Police Release Footage of Mistakenly Freed Prisoner’s Arrest
Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, a 24-year-old foreign national, who was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth, legally entered the United Kingdom in 2019, according to information obtained by Sky News.
Sky News understands that Kaddour-Cherif entered the UK through legal channels in 2019.
The Metropolitan Police had launched a widespread search following his unexpected release. Newly published footage documents the moment of his arrest after the error was discovered.
Background
- Kaddour-Cherif was serving a sentence at HMP Wandsworth.
- He was mistakenly freed due to a procedural mix-up.
- Authorities acted promptly once the oversight came to light.
The incident has raised questions about prison management and communication within the correctional system.
Date and Source
Report published on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 18:37 UK time.
Author’s summary: A foreign offender mistakenly freed from HMP Wandsworth was recaptured after police released footage confirming his legal 2019 entry into the UK.