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Prisoners freed early in England and Wales as scheme begins
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Around 700 offenders, including those convicted of theft, violence and domestic abuse, were released early from prisons across England and Wales on Thursday as part of a government scheme to ease overcrowding. One was re-arrested immediately, and probation officers warned of a lack of hostel places for 2,000 more due for release over the next month.
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