Scotland Yard has launched an urgent manhunt across London after a convicted criminal was accidentally released from police custody in a major security breach.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are urgently searching for the prisoner who was freed due to what authorities describe as a "regrettable administrative error." Officers are working around the clock to locate the individual, who is considered potentially dangerous.
Public Warning Issued
Police have issued a direct warning to the public, advising people not to approach the individual if spotted. Instead, they urge immediate contact with authorities by calling 999.
The serious nature of the situation has prompted a significant police response, with multiple units deployed across the capital to track down the wrongly freed inmate.
Security Breach Investigation
This embarrassing incident raises serious questions about security protocols within the custody system. An internal investigation has been launched to determine exactly how such a critical error could occur.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson stated: "We are treating this matter with the utmost urgency and are deploying all available resources to locate this individual. Public safety remains our primary concern."
The force has appealed for anyone with information about the prisoner's whereabouts to come forward immediately, assuring that all calls will be treated with strict confidentiality.
