Police release footage of mistakenly released prisoner's arrest — manhunt for Brahim Kaddour-Cherif
Authorities have published video footage showing the recapture of 24-year-old Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, a foreign national who was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth. According to Sky News, he entered the United Kingdom legally in 2019.
Sky News understands that Brahim Kaddour-Cherif entered the UK legally in 2019.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the footage’s release on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, emphasizing that the operational review of the incident continues.
Background
Kaddour-Cherif’s mistaken release triggered a short-lived manhunt before his arrest, prompting questions about the prison’s internal release procedures and communication protocols.
Author’s Summary
The case of Brahim Kaddour-Cherif highlights serious concerns over administrative errors in the UK’s correctional system following his wrongful release and rapid recapture.