Hadush Kebatu had been on the run since Friday (October 24) having travelled from HMP Chelmsford to east London.
Kebatu was arrested by Met officers in the Finsbury Park area of London at around 8.30 this morning (October 26).
Commander James Conway, who has overseen the operation to find Kebatu, said: “This has been a diligent and fast paced investigation led by specialist officers from the Metropolitan Police, supported by Essex Police and the British Transport Police.
“Information from the public led officers to Finsbury Park and following a search, they located Mr Kebatu. He was detained by police, but will be returned to the custody of the Prison Service.
“I am extremely grateful to the public for their support following our appeal, which assisted in locating Mr Kebatu.”
