In the past year, over 250 people have been accidentally released from prison in the UK.
This worrying figure came to light when Hadush Kebatu was recently released and refused reentry to prison. This shocking lapse in security led to a nationwide manhunt and subsequent protests.
However, it’s not only in the UK that criminals are walking free. Clerical errors, name mix-ups, and elaborate escape plans have also led to the wrongful release of hundreds of prisoners in the US, too.
So, click on to read about some of the most infamous incidents.