James Taplin, 24, was accidentally released from Hewell Prison in Worcestershire (Picture: SWNS/Getty)
A man released from prison by accident is now being hunted by police.
James Taplin, 24, was remanded in custody by magistrates in September after being charged with aggravated burglary and malicious wounding.
Cops admitted he was unintentionally let go after he was due to appear in court in connection with the incident in Coleford, Gloucestershire.
He’s been missing ever since.
Taplin’s solicitor confirmed he was released from Hewell Prison in Worcestershire ‘on an error’.
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He was last seen near the Angel Hotel in Coleford on October 3.
Taplin is described as being white, 6ft tall, and of medium build. He has short black hair and a black beard.
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Cops admitted James Taplin was accidentally released from prison.