Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, a sex offender mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth in London, has been identified. The 24-year-old, of Algerian descent, was serving time for trespass with an intent to steal and has a history of sexual offences. He was last seen at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in September for failing to comply with sex offender requirements. The Metropolitan Police are conducting urgent inquiries to locate him.

Dr. Rosena Allin-Khan, the Labour MP for Tooting, expressed shock at the news, calling for answers from the Government and Ministry of Justice regarding the incident. This incident follows another case where Hadush Kebatu, a convicted sex offender, was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford in Essex before being apprehended in London. Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed Kebatu’s deportation and emphasized the need to prevent such errors in the future.

In a separate incident in September 2023, Daniel Khalife triggered a manhunt after escaping from HMP Wandsworth by attaching himself to a delivery van. Following Brahim Kaddour-Cherif’s release, David Lammy criticized the oversight, emphasizing the need for accountability and improved safeguards in the criminal justice system. Lammy announced an independent investigation led by Dame Lynne Owens to address the recurring issue of accidental releases and enhance public safety.

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