A prisoner was arrested on suspicion of r@pe moments after being set free under UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s early release scheme.

This occurred during a mass freeing of inmates at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London. 

The man was reportedly walking out of the gates of the jail before he realised police were waiting for him.  He was then cuffed and led away into a waiting van that took him to a nearby police station. 

Following an inquiry to the Met, it has emerged the man, 28, was arrested on suspicion of r@pe, s#x assault, and a racially aggravated public order offence, questions over why he was ever lined up for early release in the first place.

The Met told MailOnline: ‘A 28-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of rape, sexual assault and a racially/religiously aggravated public order offence.

‘He was taken to a south London police station before being bailed pending further enquiries in relation to the allegation of rape.

‘No further action will be taken in connection with the other allegations.’

It is unclear when the alleged r@pe took place. 

The incident came amid joyous scenes outside Britain’s prisons, as 1,700 criminals were set free after serving a fraction of their sentences.