Prisoner released early allegedly committed rape

[27 June 2008]

A prisoner who was released early under a government scheme aimed at easing prison overcrowding, allegedly raped someone after being freed.

More than 26,000 prisoners in England and Wales have been freed up to 18 days before their release date since the end of custody licence began a year ago. The Ministry of Justice has revealed that four of them allegedly committed six sex offences - including one rape.

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Dean Lawrence RICE

Offence: Other crime

RICE was convicted in his absence of conspiracy to kidnap and falsely imprison.

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