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Minister reveals the moment he heard about Epping sex offender's release
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October 27, 2025
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12:39Now PlayingHousing Minister Steve Reed said his "jaw was on the floor" when he heard a sex offender asylum seeker had been released by accident.
Hadush Kebatu was arrested in London on Sunday morning following his release and the prime minister said he would be deported.
Mr Reed also said he accepted voters wanted to "put, you know, fire under our feet".
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