A convicted sex offender who assaulted a 14-year-old girl was accidentally released from prison due to catastrophic failures in Britain’s asylum and criminal justice systems, sparking nationwide outrage over government incompetence.
Story Highlights
- Hadouch Gaslazi Kabatu, 41, found guilty of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and adult woman in Epping
- The asylum seeker arrived by small boat and was housed at Bell Hotel before committing crimes
- Prison authorities accidentally released Kabatu, triggering a police manhunt across Essex
- Case exposes dangerous flaws in hotel asylum accommodation and prison administration
Criminal Conviction and Sentencing Failures
Hadouch Gaslazi Kabatu was found guilty on five serious charges including three counts of sexual assault, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and harassment without violence. The 41-year-old asylum seeker committed these heinous crimes against a 14-year-old girl and an adult woman in Epping during July 2025. Despite the severity of his convictions and clear danger to the community, prison officials somehow “accidentally” released this predator back onto British streets.
Hotel Asylum System Creates Public Safety Crisis
Kabatu had recently arrived in Britain via small boat crossing and was housed at the Bell Hotel in Epping as part of the government’s controversial asylum accommodation system. This arrangement places unvetted migrants directly into local communities without adequate background checks or supervision. The Bell Hotel incident represents exactly what concerned citizens have warned about regarding the risks of housing unknown asylum seekers in residential areas near schools and families.
Administrative Incompetence Endangers Communities
The accidental release of a convicted sex offender exposes alarming incompetence within Britain’s prison system and broader government apparatus. Essex Police were forced to launch an immediate manhunt while families in Epping lived in fear of this dangerous predator roaming free. Essex Police Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper acknowledged the gravity of the situation while condemning subsequent protests, stating that “no crime should become an excuse for the disorder we have seen at times in Epping.”
This is absolutely shocking!!!
How can someone so dangerous be accidentally released?
The focus needs to be on the system failure, accountability and the victim however.
NOT the person’s background. https://t.co/8akRsd11gE
— The Peoples Party (@UKPP2K16) October 24, 2025
This case demonstrates the cascading failures that occur when government policies prioritize ideology over public safety. The combination of inadequate asylum screening, inappropriate hotel accommodations, and incompetent prison administration creates a perfect storm that puts innocent British citizens at risk while undermining confidence in basic governmental functions.
