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The search for a convicted gang rapist who reportedly escaped from immigration detention has concluded.
After enjoying approximately 100 hours of freedom, the fugitive was apprehended roughly 40 minutes away from the Bankstown area, where his escape took place.
For the past nine years, the 30-year-old man had been held at the Villawood Detention Centre. However, on Wednesday morning, he allegedly managed to flee Bankstown Hospital while receiving medical treatment.
The individual was previously sentenced for his involvement in the gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in Doonside back in 2014.
He was in detention while awaiting deportation.
Police arrested the man and took him to Blacktown police station, where he was charged on the outstanding warrant.
He was refused bail to appear in Blacktown Local Court tomorrow.
Investigations are continuing.