Former prison officers 'baffled' at mistaken release of jailed Epping migrant

27 Oct 2025, 13:25 | Updated: 27 Oct 2025

By LBC

'Conspiracy or incompetence?'

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A manhunt for Hadush Kebatu was launched after he was accidentally released from HMP Chelmsford. Former prison officers Sarah (0:00) and Jim (5:07) phone James O'Brien to discuss where they believe staff went wrong.

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Former prison officers 'baffled' at mistaken release of jailed Epping migrant

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