Six O'Clock News The asylum seeker who was jailed for a sexual assault in Epping has been released by mistake
Oct 24, 2025
An asylum seeker mistakenly released after a sexual assault conviction sparks a manhunt. Meanwhile, Plaid Cymru celebrates a significant by-election victory in Caerphilly, shifting Welsh political dynamics. The fate of Sheffield Wednesday hangs in the balance as the historic football club enters administration. Additionally, discussions arise around the impact of retail sales growth despite inflation, and concerns about declining childhood reading rates are brought to light with a new children's Booker Prize.
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Mistaken Prison Release Sparks Manhunt
- A convicted asylum seeker jailed for sexual assaults was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford, prompting a police manhunt.
- The Prison Service removed an officer from duty and launched an urgent investigation with public protection as top priority.
Conviction That Sparked Local Protests
- Hadoush Kebatu had been jailed four weeks earlier for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Epping.
- His arrest previously sparked demonstrations outside the Bell Hotel where he had been staying as an asylum seeker.
Caerphilly Result Signals Political Shift
- Plaid Cymru won Caerphilly decisively, taking 47% of the vote with turnout over 50%.
- Labour fell to third, signalling a major shift in a seat it had held for a century.
