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Dangerous sex offender Paul Robson arrested after escaping from prison
Paul Robson has now been caught
A ‘dangerous’ sex offender who was on the loose after he escaped from prison has now been arrested.
Sex offender Paul Robson has now been recaptured four days after he escaped from HMP North Sea Camp in Boston – an open prison.
The 56-year-old sparked a major manhunt, but Lincolnshire Police have confirmed he was arrested in Skegness this morning.
East Area Commander Chief Superintendent Kate Anderson said: “We are pleased to report that we have arrested Paul Robson. We are grateful to members of the public for their help and support in sharing our appeals and we’d also like to give thanks to everyone who have called in with potential sightings of him.
“We’d also like to extend our thanks to partner agencies and our officers for working tirelessly to apprehend Robson.”
At the time Lincolnshire Police urged members of the public to call 999 immediately with any sightings, and not to approach Robson.
He was serving a life sentence for attempted rape and indecent assault, and in 2000 was jailed after he broke into a woman’s home, held a knife to her throat and sexually assaulted her.
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Detective Chief Superintendent Andy Cox said earlier this week: “We are still working tirelessly to locate Paul Robson and are still working through numerous lines of enquiry.
“He could be anywhere in the country, and we are really keen to hear from the public with potential sightings so we can take this man off our streets.”
He continued: “Robson is a dangerous sex offender and while he presents a particular danger to women and young children, I believe he can cause real harm to anyone he comes across.
“If you see Robson, please do not approach him, and do not try to apprehend him yourself. Call 999 immediately.
“We are really grateful for all the shares so far and rest assured we will continue our efforts to find and arrest him. Thank you.”
He was reported missing from HMP North Sea Camp shortly before 7am on Sunday February 13th.
Robson was described as a slim white male with a bald head and a long goatee beard.