Inmate mistakenly freed in March triggers police manhunt
A prisoner released by mistake from HMP Sudbury in March 2024 remains at large, sparking urgent police action. Public urged to report sightings immediately.
Category : Prisons
Prison release errors surge faster than inmate population
Exclusive: Accidental inmate releases are rising quicker than the UK's prison population, with an expert warning the system is breaking down from multiple angles.
Ex-Prison Officer MP Blasts Tories Over Prison Crisis
A former prison officer turned MP reveals how Tory cuts led to a surge in violence and mistaken releases. Discover the full scale of the crisis and Labour's plan to fix it.
Police run past fugitive sex offender before arrest
Exclusive footage reveals the moment police officers ran directly past an on-the-run Algerian sex offender before finally apprehending him in Finsbury Park. Read the full story of the prison release error.
Death row gran Lindsay Sandiford returns to UK
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother sentenced to death in Bali for drug smuggling, returns to UK soil after 13 years in Kerobokan Prison. Experts warn of challenges ahead.
James Bulger's killer 'scared' of parole hearing
Jon Venables, one of James Bulger's killers, is reportedly refusing to attend his parole hearing if the toddler's parents are present. His next bid for freedom is set for next month.
Wrongful-death lawsuit filed over Nevada inmate death
Family sues Nevada Department of Corrections after Jacob Herman was killed days before his prison release. The wrongful-death lawsuit alleges failure to protect. Learn more.
Manhunt ends after mistaken prison release in London
Justice Secretary David Lammy admits a 'mountain to climb' as Brahim Kaddour-Cherif is arrested following a mistaken release from HMP Wandsworth. Read the latest on the prison system crisis.
Diddy caught with homemade prison alcohol
Disgraced rap mogul Diddy was allegedly caught with homemade moonshine in his cell at Fort Dix, contradicting his court claims of newfound sobriety. Read the full report.
Manhunt ends after accidental prison release blunder
Justice Secretary David Lammy admits prison system crisis after Brahim Kaddour-Cherif's mistaken release from HMP Wandsworth sparks week-long manhunt. Read the full story.
Manhunt ends after mistaken prison release in London
Justice Secretary David Lammy admits prison system crisis after Brahim Kaddour-Cherif's mistaken release from HMP Wandsworth. Read the full story of the dramatic arrest.
Sex offender freed in error from prison is re-arrested
Metropolitan Police re-arrest Brahim Kaddour-Cherif in Islington after he was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth. Watch the footage and learn about the ongoing investigation.
Outdated prison system fuels mistaken inmate releases
An 'outdated' prison IT system is causing a sharp rise in mistaken prisoner releases across the UK. Read the full investigation into the crisis gripping the justice system.
Manhunt ends as wrongly freed inmate arrested in London
Justice Secretary David Lammy admits prison system crisis after Brahim Kaddour-Cherif's mistaken release from HMP Wandsworth. Read the full story of the week-long manhunt.
Mistakenly freed foreign prisoner arrested in London
A foreign prisoner mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth has been arrested in Islington after a public tip-off. Read the full story on the Met Police manhunt.
Wrongly released sex offender arrested in London
A sex offender mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth has been captured after a nine-day manhunt. Discover the full story of the prison error and public alert.
Sex offender freed by mistake from Wandsworth recaptured
Convicted sex offender Ibrahim Kaddour-Cherif accidentally released from Wandsworth prison is back in custody after six days on the run. Read the full story of the police manhunt.
Prisoner found after mistaken Wandsworth release
Sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif has been returned to HMP Wandsworth after being mistakenly released. Discover the full story of the police manhunt and systemic failure.
Foreign criminal escapes open prison, public at risk
Ola Abimbola, serving 21 years for kidnap and GBH, escaped HMP Ford. A second foreign national, Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, is also at large after a mistaken release, raising serious public safety concerns.
Inside UK's Maximum Security Prisons: Notorious Inmates Coexist
Exclusive look at the notorious criminals including contract killer Mark Fellows and child murderer Kyle Bevan now sharing facilities in Britain's toughest prisons, raising questions about prison management and security.
Ian Watkins moved from prison after security breach
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has been urgently transferred from HMP Wakefield after confidential prison documents were discovered in his cell, sparking a major security investigation.
Three prisoners charged with murder of child killer Kyle Bevan
Three prisoners at HMP Wakefield have been charged with murder following the death of convicted child killer Kyle Bevan, in a shocking case of prison violence that has raised serious questions about inmate safety.
Three inmates charged with murder of child killer in prison
Three prisoners have been charged with murdering convicted child killer Kyle Bevan in a brutal attack at HMP Parc in Bridgend, South Wales. The 31-year-old was found unresponsive in his cell and pronounced dead despite resuscitation attempts.
Pressure on Lammy as violent offenders freed early
Labour's Shadow Justice Secretary faces scrutiny as shocking data shows over 3,000 dangerous criminals released under controversial early release scheme, including violent and sexual offenders.
HMP Wandsworth Prison Crisis: Shocking Insider Revelations
An exclusive look inside HMP Wandsworth reveals overcrowded cells, rampant drug use, and prisoners sleeping on mattresses in corridors as the prison system reaches breaking point.
For-Profit Prison Healthcare: Profits Over Patients Exposed
A groundbreaking Guardian investigation reveals how corporate healthcare providers are prioritising profits over prisoner welfare, leading to devastating consequences and systemic failures.
Prison guard: Notorious robber Bronson set for release
Exclusive: A prison officer reveals Britain's most notorious inmate Charles Bronson could be released within months after nearly 50 years in custody, despite his violent reputation.
Prison officers shocked by inmate reaction to Clarkson's Farm
Exclusive insight reveals how prison officers were stunned by the calming effect of Clarkson's Farm on inmates, transforming prison behaviour through unexpected television choice.
SNP ministers condemned over early prisoner release scheme
Scottish ministers confront explosive backlash as hundreds of prisoners are set for early release under emergency measures, sparking outrage from victims' families and political opponents.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
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