This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-36316259

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Essex conman Norman Fowler released from jail in Spain Essex conman Norman Fowler released from jail in Spain
(about 17 hours later)
A serial conman wanted in the UK for a £21,000 fraud but arrested in Spain for an unconnected crime has been released.A serial conman wanted in the UK for a £21,000 fraud but arrested in Spain for an unconnected crime has been released.
Norman Fowler, 38, from Colchester, went missing in 2014 after being sentenced to nine months in jail for fraud.Norman Fowler, 38, from Colchester, went missing in 2014 after being sentenced to nine months in jail for fraud.
He was being held in custody while on remand for gun licensing matters, but has now been released.He was being held in custody while on remand for gun licensing matters, but has now been released.
Thomas Tailford, a victim of Fowler, has criticised Essex Police for not seeking extradition quickly enough.Thomas Tailford, a victim of Fowler, has criticised Essex Police for not seeking extradition quickly enough.
Essex Police have been contacted and have yet to comment. Essex Police said a request for a European Arrest Warrant had already been made, adding: "The officer in the case has been in contact with the relevant authorities to expedite the request."
On the streetsOn the streets
Fowler has been on the run for two years after skipping bail at Norwich Crown Court.Fowler has been on the run for two years after skipping bail at Norwich Crown Court.
Last week the BBC tracked him to Spain, where he was being held in a jail in Alicante.Last week the BBC tracked him to Spain, where he was being held in a jail in Alicante.
Spanish sources have confirmed to the BBC Fowler has been seen back on the streets in Spain after being released on bail.Spanish sources have confirmed to the BBC Fowler has been seen back on the streets in Spain after being released on bail.
Videographer Mr Tailford, from Norfolk, who had cameras stolen by Fowler, set up a website to expose him and track him down.Videographer Mr Tailford, from Norfolk, who had cameras stolen by Fowler, set up a website to expose him and track him down.
Mr Tailford told the BBC: "Following the BBC investigation I expected the police would certainly make an effort to ensure Fowler's arrest so he could be brought to justice.Mr Tailford told the BBC: "Following the BBC investigation I expected the police would certainly make an effort to ensure Fowler's arrest so he could be brought to justice.
"Obviously I'm frustrated again thinking that Norman Fowler could abscond again and feel the police should really have been in touch with the authorities in Spain to advise he has a previous history of evading police.""Obviously I'm frustrated again thinking that Norman Fowler could abscond again and feel the police should really have been in touch with the authorities in Spain to advise he has a previous history of evading police."