Gang member on the run for 10 years over murder arrested after tattoos recognised online

A 72-year-old Japanese fugitive who was recognised when his full-body tattoos were circulated online has been arrested by police in Thailand.

A police statement said Shigeharu Shirai was arrested on Wednesday in a province north of Bangkok, where he has been hiding for more than 10 years to evade murder charges in Japan in connection with the death of a rival gang member.