Child kidnapper arrested after escaping from mental health unit in Homerton

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 10 October 2014 at 11:58

Shane Hart. Photograph: Metropolitan Police

A man who had escaped from a mental health centre in Homerton was arrested in the early hours of this morning.

Shane Hart, 54, absconded on Wednesday October 8 whilst on escorted leave from the John Howard Centre in Homerton.

Mr Hart (also known as Stephen) was originally detained in 1994 after being convicted of taking a child without permission.

Mr Hart was arrested at an address in Watford by Hackney police.

He remains in custody.