In the last five years, more than 350 killings were carried out by so-called ‘bail bandits’.
It means that more than one violent death a week could have been prevented if the suspect had been locked up instead of being
let out.
let out.
(Bad decision: Garry Newlove, left, was killed by Adam Swellings, right, who had been released on bail after being convicted of assault.)
Despite the worrying scale of serious crime by bailed suspects, ministers are planning a huge rise in the use of bail for suspects.
Thousands more could be released every year before their cases reach trial in an effort to save millions in prison costs.
Thousands more could be released every year before their cases reach trial in an effort to save millions in prison costs.
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