Gang rapist detained after five-day manhunt in Sydney

The manhunt for a convicted gang rapist who allegedly escaped immigration detention is over.

Michael Angok was arrested at Seven Hills in Sydney's west this afternoon.

He had 100 hours of freedom before being arrested about a 40-minute drive from where he escaped in Bankstown.

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He's spent the last nine years in Villawood Detention Centre, but on Wednesday morning allegedly escaped from Bankstown Hospital while receiving treatment.

The 30-year-old was jailed for the gang rape of a 14 year-old-girl in Doonside in 2014.

He was 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.