The government has defended the early release of prisoners after it emerged a former inmate is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman on the same day he was freed.
Amari Ward, 31, was released … [+3146 chars]
Crime Sexual assault
Government defends early release scheme after freed prisoner charged with sexual assault
Amari Ward, 31, was released as part of the policy, which aims to ease prison overcrowding, on its first day.