Prisons Minister Shabana Mahmood revealed in Parliament that around five thousand prisoners would be released early in September and October freeing up desperately needed prison space.
A Hollywood Brit flick actor who clocked up over a hundred convictions after his life spiralled out of control from booze and drugs is one of thousands of criminals being released from prison early today.
Originally from Wallsend, Hoganson - who now has 109 convictions on his record - struggled with his movie career and fell into a life of drink, drugs and crime. Read More Keir Starmer 'uncomfortable' as crims celebrate early release from prisons to ease overcrowding Last month, Newcastle Crown Court heard Hoganson was caught on doorbell video camera when he attacked his former partner in Newcastle on December 11 last year.
'She describes him, having pushed her, hit her, kicked her and put his body weight on her. The assault lasted around three minutes.'The 53-year-old actor was one of the 1,700 inmates released early as the government took the drastic step to tackle the overcrowded prisons Ian Crook, defending, told the court: 'He was an accomplished actor. He actually secured a role, quite a leading role, in a film, a crime thriller.Mr Crook said Hoganson already had personal struggles at that point and added: 'Being thrown into the spotlight wasn't easy for him to cope with. He turned to drink and drugs and that led to a downward spiral.'
Downing Street defended releasing hundreds of prisoners early today despite admitting Keir Starmer is 'uncomfortable' at footage of jubilant lags celebrating being freed. The Prime Minister is under pressure as convicted criminals including drug dealers popped champagne and partied outside penitentiaries after serving just 40 per cent of sentences.
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