News · 12 May 2026

Child Abductor Freed by Mistake May Have Fled to Spain

Child abductor Ifedayo Adeyeye was mistakenly freed from HMP Pentonville on April 21, the day after being sentenced to 12 months in jail. He dined at a pub, transferred thousands of pounds to others, and reportedly entered Spain on April 22. Prison staff did not contact police until April 24. Mr Justice Hayden said the public deserved "far better."

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 May 2026 at 4:47

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