Police have arrested convicted paedophile Alec Moule, who went on the run almost two months ago.

Moule, 44, was arrested in the Devon and Cornwall area, said West Yorkshire police.

He had been convicted in his absence of rape and serious sexual assaults on children in Guiseley after failing to appear at Leeds Crown Court on June 16.

He has been remanded in custody until he appears at the crown court to be sentenced, said a police spokesman.