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Police Hunt Migrant Sex Offender After Controversial Release

10/28/2025

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The Metropolitan Police search for Hadush Kebatu, a migrant sex offender released from HMP Chelmsford, last seen in Dalston.
Kebatu, who has expressed a desire to return to Ethiopia, was sentenced for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman.
Justice Secretary David Lammy ordered an independent investigation identifying systemic issues contributing to the release.
Additional checks for inmate releases will be implemented.
An officer has been suspended.

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Story summary

The Metropolitan Police search for Hadush Kebatu, a migrant sex offender released from HMP Chelmsford, last seen in Dalston.
Kebatu, who has expressed a desire to return to Ethiopia, was sentenced for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman.
Justice Secretary David Lammy ordered an independent investigation identifying systemic issues contributing to the release.
Additional checks for inmate releases will be implemented.
An officer has been suspended.