Police Release Footage of Mistakenly Freed Prisoner’s Arrest
Sky News reports that Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, a 24-year-old foreign national who was accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth, had entered the United Kingdom legally in 2019.
"Authorities confirmed the error and launched an immediate manhunt following his release."
The incident occurred earlier this week, with police later releasing footage of Kaddour-Cherif’s detention after his mistaken release. Officials continue reviewing procedures to prevent future administrative errors of this kind.
Background
- Name: Brahim Kaddour-Cherif
- Age: 24
- Initial Detention: HMP Wandsworth
- Release Date: Mistakenly freed in early November 2025
- Legal Status: Entered the UK lawfully in 2019
Police confirmed that the individual was located and re-arrested within hours after the footage surfaced, closing the brief manhunt.
Author’s Summary
A 24-year-old man mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth was later re-arrested, prompting a procedural review by UK authorities.