BREAKING NEWS: Met Police have successfully apprehended Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, an asylum seeker who was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford last Friday. He was found in Finsbury Park, London, early this morning.
Commander James Conway praised the swift and precise work of the Met’s specialist officers, with vital support from Essex Police and the British Transport Police. It was the public’s crucial tips that directed officers to Kebatu’s location, proving once again the power of community in aiding law enforcement efforts. Kebatu has now been safely returned to the custody of the Prison Service.
Huge thanks to everyone who responded to the appeal and helped bring this incident to a hopeful close. Your cooperation played a key role in resolving this matter quickly. Keep staying aware and supportive—it truly makes a difference!