Murderer and second inmate who escaped prison arrested
Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne were arrested on Wednesday after absconding from HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day.
Wednesday 7 January 2026 15:44, UK
A murderer and a second inmate who fled a prison on New Year's Day have been arrested.
Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne were arrested today after absconding from HMP Leyhill.
Armstrong, 35, was convicted of murdering someone during a robbery in Warwickshire in 2009.
Washbourne, 40, has previous convictions for offences of false imprisonment and violence against a person, police said.
Avon and Somerset Police said Armstrong was arrested near Henley-in-Arden train station by Warwickshire Police just before midday following a sighting reported by a member of the public.
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Washbourne was arrested at around 1.30am in Bristol city centre. He was initially taken to hospital after officers found him with pre-existing injuries but is now in police custody.
Police had previously released CCTV images appealing to members of the public as they searched for the pair.
Another man was arrested by Avon and Somerset Police in Bristol on Saturday 3 January.
The 39-year-old has since been charged with escaping lawful custody and appeared in court on Monday.
He is due to attend Bristol Crown Court next month.