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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy-Clare Martin and Athena Stavrou

Manhunt after Epping hotel migrant who sexually assaulted girl accidentally released from prison

A migrant who sexually assaulted a woman and a 14-year-old girl while he was living at a hotel in Epping – sparking major protests – has been freed from prison early by mistake.

Hadush Kebatu was meant to be sent to an immigration detention centre to be deported, but was mistakenly released on Friday.

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