GWENT Police have thanked the public for their help in tracking down a Bargoed man who failed to appear in court in Scotland after being charged with rape.

The police issued an appeal to find Nathan Perry-Harper, 28, after he failed to appear at Livingston High Court.

The Bargoed man was due in court on, Monday, December 13 after he had been charged with rape.

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"He has been located and arrested," a spokesperson for Gwent Police said.

"Thanks for sharing our appeal."