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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Prison bosses 'choreographing early release of inmates amid fears it could spark gang violence'

Prison guards are concerned the early release of prisoners could lead to violent clashes in British prisons this week.

Around 1,700 criminals are expected to be set free ahead of time on Tuesday, under the government’s new scheme aimed at freeing up vital space in prisons.

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