UK Prison Security Breach: Manhunt Underway for Two Mistakenly Released Prisoners Including Sex Offender

Nov 06, 2025 04:46 pm CST

A serious security failure at HMP Wandsworth has led to the mistaken release of two prisoners, including a sex offender. UK authorities have launched a manhunt while Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy faces criticism over the incident, which follows a similar recent error at another facility. The Prime Minister has called the situation "utterly unacceptable" and promised an urgent investigation.