Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Manhunt Launched After Sex Offender Mistakenly Released in UK
An Ethiopian asylum seeker named Hadush Kebatu, was sentenced to 12 months in jail for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and another woman.
After serving his time, he was mistakenly released from Chelmsford prison instead of being transferred to an immigration detention center for deportation.
The UK police have launched a manhunt to find him.
Officials are investigating the error and are concerned because Kebatu committed a serious crime.
He was last seen in the London area.
Authorities are urging the public to contact 999 if they have any information.
Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly released from Chelmsford prison.
Kebatu was convicted of sexual assault and sentenced to 12 months.
He was scheduled to be deported to his country of origin.
Police are conducting a manhunt to locate Kebatu in the London area.
An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of his release.
- Who
- Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, an Ethiopian asylum seeker convicted of sexual assault.
- What
- Was mistakenly released from Chelmsford prison.
- When
- Released recently after being sentenced in September.
- Where
- Chelmsford, UK; last seen in London area.
- Why
- A mistake during the process of his scheduled transfer to an immigration detention center for deportation.
- Suspect
- Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu
- Crime
- Sexual assault of a 14-year-old and a woman
- Sentence
- 12-month prison term
- Location of Release
- Chelmsford prison
- Last Seen
- London area
- Current Status
- At large; Manhunt underway
