Sex Offender Deported To Ethiopia After Prison Mistake
October 29, 2025
6:28 am
An Ethiopian asylum seeker whose case ignited widespread anti-immigration protests in Britain has been deported after officials mistakenly released him from custody last month.
The Home Office said Wednesday that Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, arrived in Ethiopia following his removal from the United Kingdom. Kebatu had been serving a 12-month sentence for sexually assaulting a 14 year old girl and a woman.
His release on October 24 triggered a three day manhunt before police located and detained him again. Interior minister Shabana Mahmood said in a statement that authorities were determined to act fast.
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