An escaped immigration detainee convicted of rape has been arrested after five days on the run.

Michael Angok, 30, was arrested on the corner of Hartley Road and Terminus Road in Seven Hills about 3.45pm on Sunday, five days after fleeing from Bankstown Hospital in Sydney’s west.

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He was taken to Blacktown Police Station, where inquiries are ongoing.

Police said Angok escaped about 9.30am on Wednesday after being transported from Villawood Immigration Detention Centre to the hospital.

Detective Superintendent Brett Van Akker said Angok had been taken to the hospital for medical treatment before running from a ward.

7NEWS reported on Friday that police had received key information from the public and were closing in on Angok.

Angok had been taken to the hospital for medical treatment before running away.Angok had been taken to the hospital for medical treatment before running away. Credit: 7NEWS

Van Akker said Angok was “well known” to police, had a criminal conviction and was awaiting deportation at the time of his escape.

He was convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl during a gang rape at a Doonside park in 2014.

He had been held at Villawood since his visa was cancelled in late 2016, after being released from prison.

Further reports allege Angok committed more than 100 offences during his nine years in immigration detention.

According to The Australian, these included assaults, possessing weapons, stealing, triggering major disturbances, threatening self-harm and conducting hunger strikes.

The outlet also reported Angok was accompanied by three guards from Secure Journeys at the time of his escape and had “mechanical restraints” fitted.

Angok escaped from Bankstown HospitalAngok escaped from Bankstown Hospital Credit: 7NEWS