Blundering probation staff missed a series of chances to recall serial rapist Joseph McCann to jail before he attacked 11 victims, a damning report reveals today. Joseph McCann was jailed for carrying out a horrific campaign of kidnappings, rapes and sex attacksHow McCann was twice released from prison despite a judge finding he was 'dangerous' 2008 - Joseph McCann threatened to stab an 85-year-old man in his home. Probation officers were also under pressure not to recall prisoners back to jail to ease overcrowding. The findings told how information was lost or not shared with probation staff who had an 'excessive workload'. Probation worker sacked after McCann recall shambles The head of HM Prisons and Probation Service, has apologised 'unreservedly' for failings in the Joseph McCann case.

Source: Daily Mail June 29, 2020 23:02 UTC