Met Police Warn Overcrowded Jails Force Release of Armed Crime Suspects on Bail

London's Metropolitan Police chief warns that severe prison overcrowding is forcing authorities to release suspects charged with knife and gun crimes on bail pending trial, raising public safety concerns.

4 Sept, 07:13 — 4 Sept, 07:13

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Met chiefs warns that knife and gun crime suspects are free on bail due to overcrowded jails

There are around 34 cases of individuals charged with firearms offences in London who are all on bail pending trial

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Met Police Warn Overcrowded Jails Force Release of Armed Crime Suspects on Bail

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Met chiefs warns that knife and gun crime suspects are free on bail due to overcrowded jails

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