"Fraudster William Billy Smith was wrongly released from HMP Wandsworth after a court administrative error incorrectly recorded his 45-month prison sentence as suspended, it has been reported. The correction from Croydon Crown Court was sent to the wrong person, allowing Smith to leave prison just days after another mistaken release at the same facility, raising concerns about its management, it is claimed."
"A fraudster was wrongly released from HMP Wandsworth following an admin error made in court, according to reports. William Billy' Smith was sentenced to 45 months behind bars for multiple fraud offences at Croydon Crown Court on Monday and is understood to have appeared via a video link from the prison. But he was set free after the court mistakenly told the prison that his custodial sentence was a suspended sentence, Sky News reported."
"A correction was reportedly sent from the court to HMP Wandsworth but it went to the wrong person and was not received in time to stop Smith from leaving. Surrey Police appealed to the public for help finding Smith, 35, on Wednesday and said it was carrying out a number of enquiries to try and find the missing prisoner. He is described as White, bald, and clean-shaven."
William Billy Smith, 35, was sentenced to 45 months for multiple fraud offences at Croydon Crown Court while appearing via video link from HMP Wandsworth. Court paperwork mistakenly recorded the custodial sentence as suspended, and a corrective notice sent from the court went to the wrong person, allowing Smith to be released days later. Surrey Police are conducting enquiries and appealing to the public for help locating Smith. He is described as white, bald and clean-shaven, last seen wearing a navy long-sleeve jumper with a white Nike tick, navy tracksuit bottoms and black trainers. Local MP Will Forster called the release utterly unacceptable and demanded accountability.
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