Child sex offence suspect Daryl Taylor found and arrested

Daryl Taylor, 33, from Ipswich, has been arrested after he escaped police custody at Ipswich Hospital on Sunday, August 11.

A police operation took place in Rendlesham shortly before 7pm on Wednesday evening.

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Taylor was arrested by officers from Suffolk Constabulary's Police Support Unit, Sentinel Team, local officers and Roads and Armed policing Team.

The National Police Air Service also attended the operation.

Daryl Taylor was found and arrested in Rendlesham this evening (Image: Suffolk Constabulary) Two other men were arrested alongside Taylor for assisting an offender and all three remain in Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

Superintendent Andy Martin has thanked officers, staff and the public (Image: Newsquest) Superintendent Andy Martin said: “I want to thank the officers and staff involved in arresting Daryl Taylor this evening for their unwavering and relentless efforts in locating him.

“It is right and proper that he now serves the term of his recall and be presented to the courts on the charges against him.

“We know that other persons have assisted in hiding Taylor, who was sought for child sexual offence charges and a prison recall.

“We are robustly pursuing all enquiries to promptly bring those persons to justice.

“We would also like to thank members of the public for their support.”

A reward was published today for anyone who had information helpful in finding Daryl Taylor (Image: Crimestoppers UK) A £5,000 reward was offered for information on Taylor by Crimestoppers UK.