On run sex offender who assaulted young girl in Filey is arrested in Halifax
Wanted man David Graham Laycock, 43, from Burnley in Lancashire, was arrested in Halifax area last night (Tues Feb 20)
He is currently in police custody.
North Yorkshire Police issued a wanted appeal on Monday to trace Laycock after he absconded from court.
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Hide AdLaycock was due to be sentenced for a non-recent sexual assault against a ten-year-old girl in Filey.
However, he failed to attend his court hearing and a judge at York Crown Court issued a warrant for his arrest.