Sex Offender Arrested After Accidental Prison Release

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Metropolitan Police officers arrested Hadush Kebatu, an Ethiopian national, on October 26, after he traveled from HMP Chelmsford to Stratford and was spotted in the Finsbury Park area of London. The 12-month prison sentence was given to Kebatu in September for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl. The public played a crucial role in providing information that led the officers to Kebatu, who was taken into custody by police and will be returned to the prison service.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hadush Kebatu, an Ethiopian national, was sentenced to 12 months in prison in September for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
  • Kebatu was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford and was on the run from October 24 to 26.
  • The Metropolitan Police led the manhunt, with assistance from Essex Police and the British Transport Police.
  • The public provided crucial information that led to the location of Kebatu in the Finsbury Park area of London.
  • Kebatu was detained by police and will be returned to the custody of the Prison Service.
  • Commander James Conway praised the public for their support and cooperative efforts that assisted in locating Kebatu.

Statistics:

  • October 24: Hadush Kebatu was released from HMP Chelmsford.
  • October 26: Kebatu was arrested by Metropolitan Police officers in the Finsbury Park area of London.
  • 12 months: Length of Kebatu's prison sentence for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl.
  • September: Kebatu was sentenced to 12 months in prison for the assault.

Sources:

  • "Sex offender arrested after accidentally being released from prison" (no author, no date)
  • Commander James Conway, Metropolitan Police (maiden name: Commander Conway, not specified)
  • Met Police

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