Overview
- The Metropolitan Police said they were told shortly after 1pm on Tuesday 4 November that a prisoner had been released in error on Wednesday 29 October.
- Officers have begun urgent enquiries to locate the man and return him to custody.
- The individual is described as a 24-year-old Algerian, with media reporting he was serving a sentence for trespass with intent to steal.
- Reports also say he has previous sexual offences, a detail not included in the police statement.
- The incident follows the mistaken release of Hadush Kebatu from HMP Chelmsford five days earlier, and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has pledged stronger checks on releases.