Britain is gripped by an urgent security alert as police hunt for an Algerian sex offender who was mistakenly released from prison despite being considered a danger to women. The Home Office has launched an emergency operation to locate Billel Djedid, 38, after what officials are calling a catastrophic administrative error.
Who Is the Fugitive?
Billel Djedid, an Algerian national, was serving time at HMP Wandsworth for sexual assault when he was wrongfully freed on September 7th. The 38-year-old had been convicted of attacking a woman in her own home and was due for deportation upon completing his sentence.
Authorities have issued a stern warning to the public, describing Djedid as posing a "significant risk to women" and urging people not to approach him if spotted.
How Did This Happen?
The release occurred due to what appears to be a major system failure within the prison service. Despite being flagged for automatic deportation under the UK Borders Act, Djedid was processed for release as if he were an ordinary prisoner completing a standard sentence.
This isn't the first time Djedid has been at the centre of controversy. He previously made headlines when he successfully sued the Home Office for unlawful detention, receiving £5,000 in compensation while immigration officials tried to secure his deportation documents.
Nationwide Search Operation
Police forces across the country have been mobilised in the search, with particular focus on London where Djedid was last known to be. The UK Border Force and immigration enforcement teams are working alongside metropolitan police to track down the fugitive.
Officials confirmed that an urgent investigation is underway to determine exactly how the release was authorised and what safeguards failed to prevent this dangerous oversight.
Public Safety Concerns
The case has raised serious questions about prisoner management and public protection systems. With a convicted sex offender now at large due to administrative failure, many are questioning the effectiveness of current procedures.
Home Office representatives have assured the public that every resource is being deployed to locate Djedid and return him to custody, while simultaneously reviewing procedures to prevent similar incidents.
