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- Courts · Croydon
Attacker of South Croydon man set for early prison release
A South Croydon man who suffered severe injuries after being randomly attacked and kicked into traffic is to have his attacker released from prison early. The perpetrator, Salman Kamraman Karim, was sentenced to 11 years but will be eligible for release in February 2031.
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Community Safety · CamdenCamden man turns life around after prison book club
Omar Mentesh, who spent nearly two decades in and out of prison, has founded a company to help rehabilitate offenders. His journey began with a book club during his time incarcerated.
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Courts · WandsworthPrisoners Released Early from HMP Wandsworth Face Reoffending Concerns
Hundreds of prisoners, including from HMP Wandsworth, were released early as part of a government measure to prevent the criminal justice system from collapsing. However, concerns have been raised about prolific offenders reoffending shortly after their release.
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Policing · BarnetBarnet Commander Raises Alarm Over Prisoner Release Scheme
Barnet's Borough Commander Luke Williams has written to local politicians expressing serious concerns about a government prison release scheme. A prolific shoplifter and registered sex offender committed further crimes just one day after being released from HMP Wandsworth.
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Courts · GreenwichPrisoners freed early from Thamesmead jail
Around 700 offenders were released from HMP Isis in Thamesmead on October 1, 2026, under a government scheme aimed at easing prison overcrowding. The programme allows some inmates to leave after serving approximately one-third of their sentence, sparking controversy.
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LatestHundreds of prisoners to be released early from October 1
Hundreds of prisoners will be released early from October 1 as part of an expanded Government scheme. The Ministry of Justice stated the prison population in England and Wales was 87,499 on Monday.
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LatestWomen's centres save £2.75 for every £1 invested
Organisations are calling for greater investment in women's centres, citing their cost-effectiveness and ability to address the root causes of offending. These centres offer holistic support, preventing women from entering the criminal justice system and reducing reoffending rates.
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Policing · City of LondonPolice to monitor early release prisoners without extra funding
Thames Valley Police Chief Constable Jason Hogg has warned that tagging prisoners released early under a government scheme will add to police workload without additional funding. The government confirmed offenders will be placed on GPS monitors, with new restrictions.
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LatestBurnham exempts 1,000 prisoners from early release scheme including sex offenders
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has excluded around 1,000 prisoners, including those convicted of rape and child sex offences, from early release under the Sentencing Act 2026. The scheme, aimed at easing prison overcrowding, will now affect 5,000 offenders over 10 months, down from 6,000.
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