Manhunt after jailed Epping hotel asylum seeker mistakenly released
Summary
Police are searching for an Ethiopian asylum seeker, Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, who was released from prison by mistake. Kebatu was jailed for sexually assaulting a teenager and was supposed to be transferred to an immigration center for deportation.Key Facts
- Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu is an Ethiopian who arrived in the UK by boat.
- Kebatu was jailed for 12 months for assaulting two people, including a 14-year-old girl.
- He was living at the Bell Hotel in Epping before his arrest.
- Kebatu was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford prison.
- The UK Justice Secretary, David Lammy, is said to be upset about the release error.
- Police are actively searching for Kebatu to take him back into custody.
- The plan was to move Kebatu to an immigration center for deportation.
- A prison officer has been removed from duties during the investigation into the release mistake.
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