See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 12:01 BST, 4 September 2026 | Updated: 12:41 BST, 4 September 2026
Police chiefs are warning that the prisons crisis will lead to a rise in violent crime, as overcrowding causes more criminals to be let back onto the streets. Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said he was 'flabbergasted' at the growing number of suspects charged with gun and knife crimes who are being released before trial.Sir Mark said he expected to see a rise in violent crime, with some offenders still being freed on bail on their fourth offence of being caught with a weapon.It comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares to let out thousands of criminals as part of the early release scheme by the end of the year.There are fears crime will spike as dangerous individuals including domestic abusers are freed after serving just a third of their sentence.Now you can have your say: is it time that Burnham finally started listening and scrapped the scheme?
In yesterday's poll, Mail readers were asked: 'As Britain's first-ever driverless taxis hit the road today, would you ever ride in one? ' Out of more than 2,700 votes, 18 per cent of you said 'yes' and 82 per cent said 'no.'
