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Eight men arrested in Greater Manchester days after early prison release
Overview
Greater Manchester Police have arrested eight men just days after they were released from prison under the government's early release scheme aimed at tackling overcrowding. The arrests include breaches of criminal orders, domestic violence, robbery, and drug offences.
Key points
- Eight men released under the government's early release scheme were arrested by Greater Manchester Police days later.
- Around 700 prisoners nationwide were released early on 1 October to combat prison overcrowding, with about 50 from Greater Manchester.
- Arrests included breaches of criminal orders such as domestic abuse prevention orders, as well as suspected robbery, drug offences, and domestic violence.
- The Ministry of Justice stated the scheme was necessary because they inherited a prison system on the brink of collapse.
- Further prisoner releases are planned by the end of the year as the prison system operates near capacity.