Hunt continues for released prisoners - as police chiefs warn Labour's plans risk crime surge

Sky News Wednesday 5th November 2025, 10:39PM 1 min read 16 hours ago

Police are preparing for a surge in crime if the government's plans to overhaul prison sentences go ahead - with hundreds of thousands more offences expected in a year.

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