By Christian Ezaegu
Terror suspect Daniel Khalife has been apprehended in Chiswick, west London, and is in police custody, says the Metropolitan Police.
The force said officers apprehended him just before 11am today in the Chiswick area, and he is currently in police custody.
Daniel Khalife escaped from HMP Wandsworth on Wednesday 6 September and has been the subject of a national manhunt since.
In a short statement made after the arrest, the Met Police said: “We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance throughout our investigation to locate Khalife and we will provide a further update on his arrest in due course.’’
Home Office minister Chris Philp complimented the police for their “rapid and effective’’ work to apprehend the fugitive terror suspect.
The policing minister wrote on social media: “Great work by the Met Police. Well done for a rapid and effective piece of work to catch this fugitive.
“An example of policing at its best. Congratulations to all Officers involved in this operation.”
The day of his arrest marks the fourth day of a manhunt to find Daniel Khalife, who was awaiting trial at HMP Wandsworth after being accused of leaving fake bombs at a military base.