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UK Police Begin Manhunt for Prisoner Mistakenly Released From HMP Wandsworth
- On Oct. 29, London's Metropolitan Police said Brahim Kaddour Cherif was mistakenly released from Wandsworth prison, southwest London, and William Smith was let go on Monday.
- Citing prison overcrowding, Ian Acheson, former prison governor and adviser to U.K. government ministers, told the Telegraph, `It is quite possible that one of the reasons for the increase in these mistakes has been the push and imperative to get people out`.
- Just last week, government data show about 262 prisoners were mistakenly released, more than doubling from the previous year, according to the Telegraph.
- David Lammy said he has ordered an independent investigation led by Dame Lynne Owens, and Paul Trevers said police are urgently seeking Brahim Kaddour Cherif after his six-day head start.
- Campaigners expressed outrage and demanded accountability, saying victims and the public deserve answers, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesperson urged system reform to prevent accidental releases.
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