UK migrant sex offender freed from jail by mistake instead of being deported
Written by stingfm on October 25, 2025
Britain’s justice minister on Friday said he was “appalled” after an Ethiopian asylum seeker and convicted sex offender whose crimes sparked protests was released from jail in error.
The high-profile case earlier this year ignited demonstrations which swiftly spread to other towns where asylum seekers were believed to be housed, as well as counter-protests.
Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, was jailed last month for sexually assaulting a teenage girl and a woman.
Justice Minister David Lammy…
The high-profile case earlier this year ignited demonstrations which swiftly spread to other towns where asylum seekers were believed to be housed, as well as counter-protests.
Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, was jailed last month for sexually assaulting a teenage girl and a woman.
Justice Minister David Lammy…
