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Police hunt attempted murder suspect freed by mistake | Police hunt attempted murder suspect freed by mistake |
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A teenager suspected of attempted murder has been released from prison by mistake. | A teenager suspected of attempted murder has been released from prison by mistake. |
A £10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Jordan Lee Francois, who was let out on Thursday and has links to London. | A £10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Jordan Lee Francois, who was let out on Thursday and has links to London. |
The Ministry of Justice confirmed Mr Francois, 18, had been released from Wandsworth Prison "in error" and said it would "formally investigate". | |
Finding the suspect "is now a matter for the police", a spokesman added. | Finding the suspect "is now a matter for the police", a spokesman added. |
'May present risk' | 'May present risk' |
The Metropolitan Police described Mr Francois, who is "unlawfully at large", as black, 6ft 4ins tall and of stocky build. He is known to have links to north London. | The Metropolitan Police described Mr Francois, who is "unlawfully at large", as black, 6ft 4ins tall and of stocky build. He is known to have links to north London. |
Det Ch Insp Noel McHugh said: "I believe Francois may present a risk to the public. | Det Ch Insp Noel McHugh said: "I believe Francois may present a risk to the public. |
"If anyone has information that could lead us to find and arrest him then I would urge you to get in touch with us immediately." | "If anyone has information that could lead us to find and arrest him then I would urge you to get in touch with us immediately." |
The MoJ said: "Releases in error are a very rare but regrettable occurrences. | The MoJ said: "Releases in error are a very rare but regrettable occurrences. |
"The number of incidents have fallen significantly in recent years with figures down by a quarter compared to 2009/10 but every incident is taken extremely seriously and we are not complacent." | "The number of incidents have fallen significantly in recent years with figures down by a quarter compared to 2009/10 but every incident is taken extremely seriously and we are not complacent." |