A major security breach at one of Britain's most notorious prisons has left a murder suspect on the run after he was wrongly released from custody.
Hadush Goitom Kibreab, who faces serious charges including murder and arson with intent to endanger life, walked free from HMP Wandsworth in what authorities are calling a "catastrophic error."
Urgent Police Manhunt Underway
Metropolitan Police have launched an urgent operation to recapture the 21-year-old suspect, who was last seen fleeing the Category B prison in southwest London. Officers are scouring known addresses and associates in their desperate search.
Kibreab was initially arrested in connection with a brutal murder investigation and remained in custody while police built their case. His unexpected release has stunned investigators and raised serious concerns about prison protocols.
History of Security Failures
This isn't the first time HMP Wandsworth has made headlines for security lapses. The prison gained notoriety in 1965 when spy George Blake escaped using a rope ladder, and more recently in 2023 when terror suspect Daniel Khalife fled by strapping himself to a delivery van.
Prison reform advocates are calling this latest incident "unacceptable" and demanding immediate answers from the Ministry of Justice about how such a dangerous individual could be mistakenly released.
What We Know About the Suspect
According to police records, Kibreab faces multiple serious charges:
- Murder
- Arson with intent to endanger life
- Attempted murder
- Escaping from lawful custody
The Metropolitan Police have warned the public not to approach Kibreab but to immediately contact authorities if spotted. A dedicated incident room has been established at a south London police station to coordinate the search operation.
This developing story continues to raise questions about the safety of our prison system and the potential risks posed to public safety when such errors occur.
