POLICE have recaptured another escapee from Campsfield House detention centre - but nine more remain on the loose.

The detainee, who has not been named, was recaptured yesterday and was last night being quizzed by officials from the Borders and Immigration Agency.

More than two weeks ago 26 detainees fled from Campsfield House, near Kidlington, after escaping during a fire.

Police arrested 12 in the immediate hours afterwards and three more later that week.

After issuing appeals for four of the most wanted escapees convicted drug dealer Heardley Benjamin, 38, handed himself back in at Campsfield House last week.

A spokesman for the Border and Immigration Agency said the man was arrested in Birmingham following a police lead.

He has been taken to another detention centre and is being considered for deportation.

The spokesman added: "It is important for the integrity of our immigration system that any individual who has no legal right to remain in the UK should be expected to leave voluntarily.

"Voluntary returns are preferable to enforced returns but if people do not leave voluntarily, we will enforce their return. Detention is an essential element in the effective enforcement of immigration control."

Anyone who has spotted any other escapees should call Operation Command Centre at the Borders and Immigration Agency on 0161 261 1100, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.