Prisoner Released in Error Arrested After Manhunt
Brahim Kaddour Cherif, a registered sex offender, was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth prison, triggering a large police search. The 24-year-old was quickly located and detained by officers.
Background on Brahim Kaddour Cherif
Cherif, an Algerian national, was convicted in November 2024 for indecent exposure stemming from an incident in March of the same year. He received an 18-month community order and was placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for five years. Authorities noted his connections to Tower Hamlets and frequent visits to the Westminster area.
Police Response and Arrest Details
The Metropolitan Police were informed of Cherif's release on Tuesday and immediately initiated a manhunt. On Friday, 7 November, police received a tip from the public about Cherif's sighting near Capital City College on Blackstock Road, Islington.
“At 11.23am on Friday, 7 November, a call was received from a member of the public reporting a sighting of a man they believed to be Brahim Kaddour-Cherif in the vicinity of Capital City College on Blackstock Road in Islington."
Officers responded swiftly, detaining a man matching Cherif's description at 11.30am. After confirming his identity, he was arrested for being unlawfully at large.
“He was also arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker in relation to a previous unrelated incident."
Cherif was taken into police custody, and the Prison Service has been notified of the circumstances.
Summary
The mistaken release of Brahim Kaddour Cherif, a sex offender, led to a prompt police manhunt and his swift re-arrest to ensure public safety.
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