A prisoner unlawfully at large after being released to attend a funeral has been arrested.
Sean Megaw (35) was detained at an address in Belfast on Monday.
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He is serving a sentence for attempted grievous bodily harm with intent.
The prisoner was released at 10am on Saturday on compassionate grounds to attend a funeral.
He was due to return at 3pm, but police said he failed to so do.
Police said Megaw’s arrest in Belfast came after appeals to trace his whereabouts.
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