Andrew Gestyn Richards: Absconded Swansea rapist found

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Image caption, Andrew Gestyn Richards absconded from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire on Friday

A convicted rapist who failed to return to prison after being released on temporary licence, has been found.

Andrew Gestyn Richards, 52, absconded from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire on Friday after staying in Swansea.

South Wales Police said he was arrested in Maesteg, Bridgend, after receiving information from the community.

He was jailed in 1995 for offences including assault, indecent assault and rape.