Jair Bolsonaro: Brazilian ex-president arrested after being determined a flight risk

The former Brazilian president is suspected of damaging an ankle bracelet as part of an alleged escape plan.

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The right-wing former Brazilian president was found guilty of plotting a military coup in September and sentenced to more than 27 years in prison, but remains under house arrest pending appeals.

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said detaining the 70-year-old was a preventative measure after "new facts" came to light.

In a video released by the court, a police official questioned the former president about damage to his ankle monitor.

Bolsonaro said he burned the monitor's case with a soldering iron out of "curiosity", but denied wanting to remove it.