The Metropolitan Police have confirmed the successful recapture of a sex offender who was accidentally released from a south London prison last week.
Prison blunder leads to manhunt
Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, was serving a sentence at HMP Wandsworth when administrative errors led to his premature release. The mistake triggered an immediate police investigation and public safety concerns.
Authorities launched an urgent search operation to locate the wrongly freed inmate, with officers working around the clock to track his movements across the capital.
North London arrest operation
Police officers located and apprehended Kaddour-Cherif in Islington, North London, bringing the multi-day manhunt to a conclusive end.
Photographs released by the Metropolitan Police show the moment of the suspect's arrest, capturing his reaction as officers took him back into custody.
Ongoing investigation
The circumstances surrounding the mistaken release from HMP Wandsworth remain under investigation, with prison authorities and police reviewing procedures to prevent similar incidents.
This case marks another security concern for the troubled prison, which has faced previous criticism over operational failures and management issues.
The Metropolitan Police have stated they will provide further updates as their investigation progresses and more information becomes available about the operational failure and subsequent capture.
