Prisoner Brahim Kaddour-Cherif Re-Arrested After Escape
Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, a 24-year-old Algerian sex offender, has been returned to HMP Wandsworth following nearly a week on the run. Police conducted a two-day manhunt to locate him after he was mistakenly released from prison.
Details of the Escape
Kaddour-Cherif was accidentally freed on October 29 due to a prison system error. Officials confused his custodial sentence for possessing a knife with a suspended sentence, leading to his release.
Criminal Background
- Registered sex offender
- Convicted of indecent exposure on November 24
- Received a community order and placed on the sex offenders' registry for five years
Arrest Moment Captured
Incredible footage shows Kaddour-Cherif’s arrest at 11:30 a.m. in Finsbury Park, north London. A member of the public spotted him in Blackhorse Lane, Islington, and alerted the police, who quickly apprehended him.
"Officers have arrested Brahim Kaddour Cherif who was released in error from HMP Wandsworth on 29 October. Cherif was spotted by a member of the public in Blackhorse Lane, Islington just before 11.30am. Officers responded immediately and he was arrested."
During the arrest, an officer noted that Kaddour-Cherif matched the description, mentioning his "distinctive wonky nose," despite the prisoner initially denying his identity by saying, "I am not Brahim."
Summary
Kaddour-Cherif was quickly re-apprehended after his accidental release, demonstrating effective community vigilance and police response.
Author's conclusion: The swift re-arrest of Kaddour-Cherif highlights the critical need for accurate prison record-keeping and public alertness to ensure escaped offenders are promptly captured.