A large search operation was launched after a wanted man fled from police.

Officers went to an address in Mill Lane, Arundel, at around 8.50am on Thursday to locate a man who was wanted on recall to prison.

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While trying to arrest him, he ran from the scene and a search was launched.

The man was later arrested and is now in custody.

Officers thanked the public for their patience while they responded to the incident.