Police hunt attempted murder suspect freed by mistake
Attempted murder suspect freed by mistake is found
(about 2 hours later)
A teenager suspected of attempted murder has been released from prison by mistake.
A teenage attempted murder suspect who was released from prison by mistake has been found and arrested again.
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.
Jordan Lee Francois, who was freed from Wandsworth jail on Thursday, was found in Edmonton, north London at 05:35 GMT, the Metropolitan Police said.
The Ministry of Justice confirmed Mr Francois, 18, had been released from Wandsworth Prison "in error" and said it would "formally investigate".
The Ministry of Justice earlier confirmed the 18-year-old had been released "in error".
Finding the suspect "is now a matter for the police", a spokesman added.
Police had offered a £10,000 reward for information leading to Mr Francois's arrest.
'May present risk'
The MoJ said: "Releases in error are a very rare but regrettable occurrence.
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 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."
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."
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."
