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A 24-year-old Algerian man named Brahim Kaddour-Cherif was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth in south London on Oct. 29, with police only being informed of the error on Nov. 4, according to Metropolitan Police statements.

A 24-year-old Algerian man named Brahim Kaddour-Cherif was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth in south London on Oct. 29, with police only being informed of the error on Nov. 4, according to Metropolitan Police statements.

The prisoner, who is reportedly not an asylum seeker, was serving time for trespass with intent to steal and had previously committed sexual offences, sources confirmed to multiple news outlets following the incident.

The prisoner, who is reportedly not an asylum seeker, was serving time for trespass with intent to steal and had previously committed sexual offences, sources confirmed to multiple news outlets following the incident.

This comes after Ethiopian national Hadush Kebatu was recently wrongfully freed from HMP Chelmsford. Kepatu had been jailed for sexual assault, before being subsequent deported after rearrest.

This comes after Ethiopian national Hadush Kebatu was recently wrongfully freed from HMP Chelmsford. Kepatu had been jailed for sexual assault, before being subsequent deported after rearrest.

After Kepatu's release and recapture, Lammy announced both an independent investigation into the incident as well as immediate measures to strengthen release checks in prisons, including a Duty Governor being physically present for the release of any foreign criminal.

After Kepatu's release and recapture, Lammy announced both an independent investigation into the incident as well as immediate measures to strengthen release checks in prisons, including a Duty Governor being physically present for the release of any foreign criminal.

During Prime Minister's Questions, Conservative shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge repeatedly asked Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy whether other asylum-seeking offenders had been accidentally released, but Lammy refused to answer the question five times.

During Prime Minister's Questions, Conservative shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge repeatedly asked Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy whether other asylum-seeking offenders had been accidentally released, but Lammy refused to answer the question five times.

There were 262 instances of accidental prison releases recorded between March 2024 and March 2025, representing a 128% increase from 115 cases in the previous 12-month period.

There were 262 instances of accidental prison releases recorded between March 2024 and March 2025, representing a 128% increase from 115 cases in the previous 12-month period.

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A 24-year-old Algerian man named Brahim Kaddour-Cherif was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth in south London on October 29, with police only being informed of the error on November 4, according to Metropolitan Police statements.</span

A 24-year-old Algerian man named Brahim Kaddour-Cherif was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth in south London on October 29, with police only being informed of the error on November 4, according to Metropolitan Police statements.

The prisoner was serving time for trespass with intent to steal and had previously committed sexual offences, though he is not an asylum seeker, sources confirmed to multiple news outlets following the incident.</span

The prisoner was serving time for trespass with intent to steal and had previously committed sexual offences, though he is not an asylum seeker, sources confirmed to multiple news outlets following the incident.

This mistaken release occurred just five days after Ethiopian national Hadush Kebatu was wrongfully freed from HMP Chelmsford and two days after Justice Secretary David Lammy announced enhanced prisoner release checks.</span

This mistaken release occurred just five days after Ethiopian national Hadush Kebatu was wrongfully freed from HMP Chelmsford and two days after Justice Secretary David Lammy announced enhanced prisoner release checks.

During Prime Minister's Questions, Conservative shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge repeatedly asked Lammy whether other asylum-seeking offenders had been accidentally released, but Lammy refused to answer the question five times.</span

During Prime Minister's Questions, Conservative shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge repeatedly asked Lammy whether other asylum-seeking offenders had been accidentally released, but Lammy refused to answer the question five times.

The number of accidental prisoner releases has risen dramatically, with 262 instances recorded between March 2024 and March 2025, representing a 128% increase from 115 cases in the previous 12-month period.</span

The number of accidental prisoner releases has risen dramatically, with 262 instances recorded between March 2024 and March 2025, representing a 128% increase from 115 cases in the previous 12-month period.

Following the incident, Lammy expressed being absolutely outraged and appalled, stating that Dame Lynne Owens' independent investigation would examine deeper flaws in the criminal justice system inherited by the current government.</span

Following the incident, Lammy expressed being absolutely outraged and appalled, stating that Dame Lynne Owens' independent investigation would examine deeper flaws in the criminal justice system inherited by the current government.

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