"The number of prisoners released in error more than doubled in the year to March 2025, Government data shows. A report by His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) said 262 prisoners were released in error from April 2024 to March 2025, up from 115 in the year to March 2024. HMPPS said in the report that releases in error remain infrequent and believes the rise is linked to changes in the law, and the early release scheme which Labour introduced in September 2024."
"Cmdr James Conway, of the Metropolitan police, said finding Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu is a top priority for the force. The manhunt is being led by an experienced senior investigating officer. He has teams from the Specialist Crime Command with expertise in tracking down wanted people at his disposal, as well as other resources from across the Met. We've confirmed that Kebatu got off the London-bound train at Stratford station."
Government data shows prisoner releases in error increased to 262 from April 2024 to March 2025, up from 115 the previous year. HMPPS stated releases remain infrequent and attributed the rise to changes in the law and Labour's early release scheme introduced in September 2024. Convicted sex offender Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was released in error from HMP Chelmsford and boarded a London-bound train, disembarking at Stratford station. The Metropolitan Police assumed the manhunt from Essex police after high confidence placed Kebatu in the London area. Police are examining CCTV across the transport network and urged anyone with sightings or information to call 999.
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