'Buzzing' Prisoners Walk Free From North-East Jail as Early Releases Granted

Victims 'already scared' as hundreds of prisoners released in England and Wales

Victims are "already scared" amid the release of hundreds of prisoners in England Wales today, a charity boss has said.

Early release: Hundreds of prisoners freed in England and Wales

Hundreds of prisoners in England and Wales are being released before finishing their sentences, as the government said it was essential to ease overcrowding and avoid the justice system collapsing.

‘Plan is to go to KFC’: How Leeds prisoners reacted after early prison release

“I just want to get myself some work, make my family proud.”

Freed inmates warns not all prisoners ready for early release

Our reporters across Yorkshire spoke to a number of people released from prison under the scheme.

'Buzzing' prisoners walk free from North-east jail as early releases granted

Similar scenes were seen across England and Wales as prisoners walked free early

'Thank you Andy Burnham': Prisoners hail PM as they're freed early from London jails

‘Keep the early release going. It’s good,’ said serial shoplifter Michael Bogle as he left HMP Wandsworth