Rapist freed in error says he warned prison staff (opens original article in a new tab)

A rapist who was wrongly released from a UK prison claims he warned staff of the error but fled to Bosnia, prompting an investigation into the justice system's release procedures.

• Rapist Bernadin Dedic was wrongly released from prison due to a case file mix-up
• Dedic claimed he warned prison staff of the error but was forced out
• Dedic fled to Bosnia using his Bosnian passport after release
• UK authorities are investigating the release error and considering extradition