A man who allegedly escaped from a court after switching identities with his twin brother was back in custody today.

Simon Maclellan, 27, who was on remand at Winchester prison for a serious assault, allegedly walked from a court on Friday afternoon after pretending he was his twin brother Mark and being released by magistrates.

Police said he was arrested last night at an address in Fareham, Hampshire.

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