The UK government has successfully deported Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, a 38-year-old Ethiopian asylum seeker, who was wrongly released from prison after serving part of his sentence for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman.
Kebatu was sentenced to 12 months in prison in September and was meant to be deported after serving his term, but an administrative error led to his release on October 24.
Following a three-day manhunt, Kebatu was arrested in north London and taken into custody.
Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood confirmed his deportation, stating, “I have pulled every lever to deport Mr. Kebatu and remove him off British soil.” Mahmood described Kebatu as a “vile child sex offender” and expressed anger over the mistake that led to his release.
The incident sparked widespread outrage and protests across the UK, with many demanding stricter immigration policies.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the need to prevent such incidents in the future, saying, “We must make sure this doesn’t happen again.”
A prison officer has been suspended pending an investigation into the incident. The UK government has faced criticism for its handling of the situation, with many calling for greater accountability.
