Epping hotel migrant who sexually assaulted girl, 14, is 'RELEASED from jail accidentally' with major manhunt underway

A migrant who sexually assaulted a woman in Epping has accidentally been released from prison.

Hadush Kebatu was meant to be sent to an immigration detention centre to be deported but was mistakenly freed.

Kebatu made national headlines after touching and trying to kiss the schoolgirl in the Essex town on July 7 and 8.

A major operation is now under way to find him with Essex Police launching a manhunt, reports The Sun.

More to follow…

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