A MAN has been arrested in connection with a search for a wanted man.

Police previously launched an appeal to find a 31-year-old man from Fareham.

The individual was wanted on recall to prison for failing to comply with his licence conditions.

Extensive enquiries were carried out to find the man who was said to have links to Southampton.


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But now police have confirmed that a 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection to this search.

A police spokesperson said: “We can confirm that as part of enquiries a 31-year-old man has now been arrested by police.

“Thank you for circulating our appeals.”

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