'Buzzing' Prisoners Walk Free From North-East Jail as Early Releases Granted

Early release: Hundreds of prisoners freed in England and Wales

Hundreds of prisoners in England and Wales are being released before finishing their sentences, as the government said it was essential to ease overcrowding and avoid the justice system collapsing.

‘Plan is to go to KFC’: How Leeds prisoners reacted after early prison release

“I just want to get myself some work, make my family proud.”

Freed inmates warns not all prisoners ready for early release

Our reporters across Yorkshire spoke to a number of people released from prison under the scheme.

'Buzzing' prisoners walk free from North-east jail as early releases granted

Similar scenes were seen across England and Wales as prisoners walked free early

'Thank you Andy Burnham': Prisoners hail PM as they're freed early from London jails

‘Keep the early release going. It’s good,’ said serial shoplifter Michael Bogle as he left HMP Wandsworth

Prisoner released early says he's off to KFC and jail is 'not a good place'

Groups of convicts left HMP Durham, Cardiff and Brixton this morning with around 700 prisoners due to be let out of jail early.