Epping migrant sex offender will be deported 'this week', says Justice Secretary Lammy
Summary
Hadush Kebatu, a migrant convicted of sexual offenses in the UK, was mistakenly released from prison but has been re-arrested. He will be deported this week, according to Justice Secretary David Lammy. An investigation is being conducted to understand how Kebatu was mistakenly released.Key Facts
- Hadush Kebatu was convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Epping.
- He was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford prison and re-arrested in north London.
- An inquiry into his mistaken release has been ordered by Justice Secretary David Lammy.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that an investigation is underway to prevent future errors.
- Kebatu was arrested in Finsbury Park after a manhunt and will be deported this week.
- During sentencing, Kebatu was identified as posing a significant risk of reoffending.
- Before re-arrest, Kebatu was seen making multiple train journeys and was captured on CCTV.
- A sexual harm prevention order and a requirement to sign the Sex Offenders Register were imposed on him.
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