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Dangerous criminal mistakenly freed from Essex prison

Exclusive: Hadush Kebatu, convicted for firearms and assault offences, was accidentally released from HMP Chelmsford in a major security breach. The Category C prisoner remained at large for hours before being recaptured in Epping.

Prison crisis: MPs warn of system collapse

Shadow justice secretary David Lammy and policing minister Steve Reed issue stark warnings about Britain's prison crisis, with facilities at 99% capacity and rising violence threatening public safety.

Asylum seeker wrongly imprisoned for 16 months

Hadush Kebatu, an Eritrean asylum seeker, was released from Chelmsford Prison after spending 16 months behind bars due to a case of mistaken identity, sparking serious questions about Home Office procedures.

Activist vandalised Taylor Swift's jet for climate support

A Just Stop Oil activist who defaced Taylor Swift's private jet allegedly believed the superstar would then speak out on the climate crisis. Jennifer Kowalski, 28, and Cole Macdonald, 22, caused £5,000 of damage at Stansted Airport.

Mother Sues Police Over Bullied Murder Confession

A grieving mother, forced to sign a confession for her baby's murder under intense police pressure, is now suing the force for a shocking miscarriage of justice after being cleared of all wrongdoing.

Headteacher & Chase Star Dies After Filming Show

The education community is in mourning following the sudden death of inspirational headteacher David 'Dave' Williams, who passed away just a month after fulfilling a dream by appearing on ITV's The Chase. The 64-year-old, known for his encyclopedic genera

Migrant in free hotel steals £1k designer jacket

A Georgian asylum seeker, housed at a taxpayer-funded hotel, has been accused of stealing a £1,000 designer jacket just nine weeks after arriving in the UK. A court heard his defence that he was 'forced' to commit the theft.

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