'Most wanted' sex offender arrested

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John Murrell, 39, went on the run for more than seven years after failing to register with police on his release from prison in September 2000.

He now faces extradition to the UK after being arrested by officers acting on behalf of West Mercia Constabulary.

Police were tipped off after he featured on the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre's (Ceop) Most Wanted website.

His case has featured in numerous public appeals including the BBC Crimewatch programme.

He disappeared with his family after being released from a jail sentence he received for indecently assaulting a child.

Murrell's last known address was Droitwich, in Worcestershire, but he led an itinerant lifestyle.

During the search, police received reports of possible sightings in Belfast, Aberystwyth, Blackpool and Canada.

Police said Murrell, who was on the run with his wife Catherine and five children, may have used false identities and changed his appearance in order to evade police.

Jim Gamble, of Ceop, said: "Offenders who believe they can evade punishment by travelling abroad underestimate our determination to bring them to justice. Alongside our partners, we will take every step within our power to track them down."