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Police Launch Manhunt for Released Asylum-Seeker Amid Protests in Essex
An asylum seeker, Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, mistakenly released from Chelmsford prison after a sexual assault conviction, prompts a police manhunt amid rising anti-migrant protests in the UK.
- Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, an Ethiopian national, was mistakenly released from Chelmsford prison after serving a 12-month sentence for sexual assault against a 14-year-old girl.
- The release of the asylum seeker has sparked urgent action from Essex Police, who have launched a manhunt in Epping, Essex, to recapture Kebatu before his planned deportation.
- The case has intensified anti-migrant protests across the United Kingdom, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other politicians like David Lammy commenting on the situation.
Why It Matters
This incident highlights the complexities of immigration policy in the United Kingdom, particularly surrounding the treatment of asylum seekers and the publics reaction to criminal cases, raising concerns about safety and governance.