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Humberside Police report early release prisoners back behind bars after committing new offences
Overview
Three individuals released under the government's early release scheme in the Humberside Police area have been returned to prison days after their release following further offences including burglary, fraud, and being drunk and disorderly. The scheme, designed to tackle prison overcrowding, has seen hundreds of prisoners freed nationwide, with various other police forces also reporting re-offences among those released early.
Key points
- Three people freed under the government's early release scheme in the Humberside area are back in prison after committing new offences.
- The offences committed include burglary, drunk and disorderly behaviour, and fraud by false representation.
- The scheme was introduced on 1 October to help tackle prison overcrowding, releasing around 700 prisoners nationally in its first phase.
- Seventy-four prisoners were released into the Humberside Police area out of the initial national total.
- Other forces, including the Metropolitan Police and Greater Manchester Police, have also reported early-release prisoners being rearrested for new offences.