Sex Offender Mistakenly Released from Wandsworth Prison Identified
Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, a 24-year-old sex offender, was accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth in London on October 29 and remains at large. He had been serving time for trespass with intent to steal but has a history of sexual offences.
Legal Background and Current Status
Kaddour-Cherif recently appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court in September for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements. The Metropolitan Police confirmed he is of Algerian descent and are conducting urgent inquiries to locate and return him to custody.
Reactions and Concerns
Labour MP for Tooting Dr Rosena Allin-Khan expressed shock, stating, "Local residents will quite rightly be deeply concerned. We urgently need answers from the Government and Ministry of Justice as to how this was allowed to happen."
Similar Incident in Essex
Just days earlier, another convicted sex offender, Hadush Kebatu, 38, was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford in Essex. Kebatu spent three days at large before being arrested near a bus stop in Finsbury Park, North London. He was seen being led away by plain-clothed officers on October 26.
Key Facts
- Brahim Kaddour-Cherif released mistakenly from HMP Wandsworth on October 29.
- Served time for trespass, with previous sexual offences.
- Metropolitan Police conducting urgent efforts to locate him.
- Dr Rosena Allin-Khan demands government accountability.
- Similar case: Hadush Kebatu, released from HMP Chelmsford, arrested after three days.
Summary: The mistaken release of sex offenders from high-security prisons has raised urgent concerns among authorities and local representatives about public safety and prison oversight.