UKNIP – Manhunt Launched for Migrant Sex Attacker After Blunder Frees Him
27 October 2025
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Police are in hot pursuit of Hadush Kebatu, the Epping hotel migrant sex attacker, after a shocking blunder saw him accidentally released from jail. Kebatu was supposed to be moved to an immigration detention centre for deportation but was mistakenly set free, The Sun reports.
Justice Secretary David Lammy Furious Over Error
A major operation is now underway to track down the dangerous offender. Justice Secretary David Lammy is said to be “furious” and is working closely with police to rectify the catastrophic mistake.
“He has been released in error – this is the mother of all f**k ups,” a senior justice insider revealed. “It is down to human error, with the wrong paperwork on it or something. David Lammy is aware – and is furious.”
Political Fallout: Shadow Justice Secretary Calls Out Hypocrisy
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick slammed the response to the release, pointing to local protests. He said, “Remember: they told you that local mums who protested outside the hotel where this sex attacker stayed were the problem.”
Details of the Offence
Hadush Kebatu was found guilty of touching and attempting to kiss a schoolgirl in Epping on July 7 and 8.
He had only served four weeks of his sentence after being jailed on September 23.
The public demands answers after this unforgettable cock-up that allowed a sex offender to slip through the cracks. Authorities face fierce criticism as the hunt for Kebatu continues.