February 25, 2024, 12:37
Nassar Mohammed Hussein.
Photo: Metropolitan Police Department
Police are investigating a violent criminal who removed his ankle tag when he was released from prison with permission.
Nasser Mohamed Hussein, 33, also known as Nasser Hussein, was convicted and jailed in 2023 after assaulting an emergency worker and being found in possession of a weapon.
He was released from prison on permission but had his ankle tag removed while in Camberwell, south-east London, on Thursday.
Electronic ankle tags are often used when a convicted criminal is released from prison.
These are used to monitor offenders and check whether they are complying with the rules for conditional release.
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As well as Camberwell, Hussain also connects with Hounslow in west London, Clapham in south London and Finsbury Park in the north of the capital.
Police urged anyone who saw Hussein or knew his whereabouts not to approach him and to call 999.
Anyone who has seen him before or has information about his whereabouts should call 101, ref 4758/24FEB24.
To provide information anonymously, contact Crimestoppers.
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Authorities in England and Wales use three types of ankle tags to monitor people on court and prison orders.
These are curfew tags, location tags, and alcohol tags.
A curfew tag ensures that the wearer is in a specific location, such as their home, by a specific time at night.
Location tags constantly record data about the wearer’s movements. Informs surveillance authorities if the wearer has gone to areas that should be avoided.
Alcohol tags monitor the wearer’s alcohol levels through sweat every 30 minutes.
Concerns were raised last year after criminals boasted on social media about how easy it was to remove ankle tags.
Video showed people removing the tags with scissors.