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The radical Islamist preacher Abu Qatada has been released from prison on bail, police have said. The radical Islamist preacher Abu Qatada has been released from jail.
Qatada was freed from Long Lartin Prison, in Worcestershire, after winning his fight against deportation from Britain, West Mercia Police said. Qatada, 47, was freed from Long Lartin Prison, in Worcestershire, at about 2020 BST after winning his fight against deportation from Britain.
A senior judge has signed papers authorising the release of Qatada, previously described as Osama Bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe. A senior judge earlier signed papers authorising the release of Qatada, previously described as Osama Bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe.
The Palestinian-Jordanian preacher will be subjected to a 22-hour home curfew. The Palestinian-Jordanian preacher will be subjected to a 22-hour home curfew and tight restrictions on his liberty.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has said she is "disappointed" with the decision to release him, and says the government will appeal.
Qatada was once described by a judge as a "truly dangerous individual at the centre of al Qaeda's activities in the UK".
Last month the Court of Appeal blocked his deportation to Jordan, where Qatada has been convicted in his absence of involvement in terror attacks.
Appeal Court judges feared evidence gained from torture could be used against Qatada in a future trial.