Alleged sex offender released ‘by mistake’ from West London prison while awaiting trial

Police are interesting for the general public’s assist to find an alleged sex offender after he was mistakenly released from prison in West London.

William Fernandez, 24, was being held on remand awaiting trial on prices of sexual assault by touching, indecent publicity and possession of a Class B drug. He was arrested and charged in April 2020.

On Wednesday, March 24, the Metropolitan Police was knowledgeable by employees at HMP Wormwood Scrubs that Fernandez had that night been released from custody by mistake.

Officers have been despatched to the prison and carried out searches within the native space. It is believed that quickly after being released, Fernandez travelled by London Underground from East Acton station.

Police are interesting for assist to hint William Fernandez

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At 9.24pm that evening, he was noticed on CCTV strolling alongside Wealdstone High Street, heading north.

There have been no confirmed sightings of him since, however officers proceed to conduct intensive enquiries to find Fernandez, together with CCTV evaluation and house-to-house enquiries at a number of areas.

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Prior to his arrest, Fernandez had no mounted tackle. Officers consider he’s almost definitely to be within the West London space however he has been recognized to journey on public transport and to spend time at transport hubs.

Detective Inspector Rory Wilkinson, who’s main the search, stated: “Officers are exploring each attainable line of enquiry to trace Fernandez down and return him to prison.

“We would ask the general public to help us by being our eyes and ears and calling us in the event that they see him or have any details about his whereabouts.”

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Fernandez has been described as white, of medium construct, with thinning hair and a darkish beard. He additionally has a particular cross tattoo on the left hand aspect of his neck.

When final seen, he was sporting a black tracksuit and black hat.

He can also be recognized to make use of the identify Agustin Fernando Jimenez Eiberte.

If you see Fernandez or know the place he’s, please don’t strategy him. Call 999 instantly offering the reference 7873/24MAR.

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