Officers have arrested Bournemouth man Matthew Attenborough following a public appeal.
The 41-year-old was wanted in connection with a spate of fraud by false representation offences and had been actively evading arrest.
A number of forces across the country had been working together in a bid to locate Matthew Attenborough, who also goes by the name Rauiri O'Chonghaile. And now officers from Northumbria Police have confirmed that he has been arrested.
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Detective Constable Mark Turnbull, of Northumbria Police previously said: "We are asking for anybody who may have seen Matthew Attenborough, or have information about his whereabouts to get in touch as soon as possible. Officers continue to search for him and are focussing their attention on the North West of England, with support from partners, and that activity will remain ongoing until he is found.
"We do not want anybody to get into trouble on his account, so we are urging him to hand himself in to the nearest police station so we can question him. I would like to remind everyone that it is a criminal offence to harbour a wanted fugitive and that could lead to prosecution and potential imprisonment.
"If you have seen him, or believe you know where he may be residing, please do the right thing and contact us immediately."
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