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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Rachael Burford

Met Police chief Mark Rowley issues stark warning over government plan to let out prisoners early

The head of the Metropolitan Police has issued a stark warning over the government's plan to release some dangerous offenders early and the impact cuts to forces will have on crime.

Sir Mark Rowley said his officers spent “massive resources” on Tuesday hunting for teenager who had a record of firearms and machete offences and was released on bail in London.

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