A machete attacker who disappeared hours before a Court appearance almost two years ago was behind bars today.

Perminder Singh went on the run just hours before a jury convicted him in his absence after he attacked a man in a pub. He failed to turn up on the last day of his trial and an international hunt was launched involving Interpol.

Unofficial sightings of 32-year-old Singh were made in Canada, India and the south of England.

But he was arrested by police officers at Thornbury roundabout on Friday.

He appeared in the dock at Bradford Crown Court yesterday, flanked by two police officers. Judge John Walford told Singh he would have to wait to be sentenced by the trial judge, Judge Rodney Grant, and he was remanded in custody.

Singh, of Baring Avenue, Bradford Moor, was convicted of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, violent disorder and possessing an offensive weapon following a fight outside Haigy's Bar, Lumb Lane, Bradford, in June 1995.

The jury was told that Singh hacked at Balbinder Singh's head and body with an 18-inch machete. Balbinder Singh was left with life-threatening injuries and two other people were left with facial scars.

The jury found Singh guilty in his absence.

When Singh went on the run, police described him as "dangerous".

His description was circulated to ports and airports as the search for him widened.

Chief Inspector Phil Sedgwick said at the time that Singh should not be approached.

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