Early release prisoners at risk of street homelessness, charities warn
Probation staff say most housing options are full as next tranche of releases approaches, exposing a 'fatal flaw' in Andy Burnham's rough sleeping plan
Prisoners released early to ease overcrowding in England and Wales are at risk of street homelessness, with probation staff and charities warning the number sleeping rough could rise just as the weather turns cold, as Andy Burnham seeks to end rough sleeping by Christmas.