A significant police manhunt is underway following the mistaken release of a prisoner from HMP Wandsworth. The incident occurred on 29 October, just days after another high-profile case involving the accidental release of a migrant sex offender from HMP Chelmsford. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that the individual in question is a 24-year-old Algerian man. He was serving a sentence for trespass with intent to steal, but he has a history of sexual offences. Authorities are conducting urgent enquiries to locate him and return him to custody. Local MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan expressed her alarm at the situation, stating, "I’m horrified to learn that someone was mistakenly released from Wandsworth Prison with such a shocking list of offences. Local residents will quite rightly be deeply concerned. We urgently need answers from the Government and Ministry of Justice as to how this was allowed to happen." This incident follows the recent release of Hadush Kebatu, a sex offender from HMP Chelmsford, which has already sparked national outrage. In response to that case, David Lammy has promised to implement "the strongest release checks that have ever been in place" and has ordered an independent investigation led by former Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Dame Lynne Owens. As the manhunt continues, police are urging anyone with information to come forward. This is a developing story, and updates will follow as more details emerge.