US EditionKeir Starmer 'Angry and Frustrated' at Mistaken Prison Releases
Billy Smith surrendered three days after mistaken release from HMP Wandsworth, while authorities continue searching for another prisoner released in error.
- William Smith, 35, handed himself back in to HMP Wandsworth three days after his mistaken release on Monday, November 3, arriving with his partner as ITV News filmed his return.
- Justice minister Alex Davies-Jones said prison chiefs were summoned for a meeting on Thursday and digital experts were tasked to overhaul the 'archaic' paper-based prisoner records system, while Lammy warned `We had 800 errors under the last government, this has now gone on for a generation`.
- Police say they are continuing efforts to track down Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth on October 29, and Conservative James Cartlidge questioned Lammy about other accidental releases.
- Surrey Police said they were cancelling their appeal to find William Smith after his return, while the prime minister said `David Lammy can speak for himself` and Lammy admitted he had not had `all of the detail` at Commons questions.
- Ministry of Justice sources say Lammy did not misspeak about the timing of mistakes, with disputes over whether new checks were effective before Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, was released.
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Wandsworth resident opens up on GB News about 'chaotic' impact of mistakenly released convicts on community
A local resident has opened up to GB News about the impact the accidental release of two prisoners has had on the community's lives. Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, made headlines on Wednesday when he was mistakenly freed from Britain's fifth-largest prison on October 29.The Algerian national had been convicted of multiple offences, including indecent exposure.Later in the afternoon, it was revealed that convicted fraudster William "Billy" Smith was …
Prisoner Hands Himself in After Three Days, as Manhunt Continues for Migrant
A prisoner released by mistake earlier this week has handed himself in, while the hunt continues for a migrant sex offender also let free in error. Billy Smith, 35, handed himself back in three days after he was released from HMP Wandsworth. Police are continuing their efforts to track down Algerian national Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, mistakenly released from the same prison on October 29. It came as Justice minister Alex Davies-Jones said priso…
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perspectivemedia.comPrisoner hands himself in after three days, as manhunt continues for migrant
Billy Smith, 35, handed himself back in after he was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth.
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