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Footballer back in prison

A footballer is back behind bars after being freed from prison "by mistake". Courtney Meppen-Walsh was jailed for killing two people in a car crash, but left after serving a quarter of his sentence. The Prison Service is investigating the error.

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Police statement on Meppen-Walter's prison return

Greater Manchester Police say officers visited Courtney Meppen-Walter last night and that "once officially informed of the mistake" he "voluntarily returned" to his cell.

Officers visited Meppen-Walters' address last night and returned him back to prison in Lancaster. We are speaking to the family of the victims involved in this case to keep them updated with what has happened and our thoughts continue to be with them at this difficult time.

– Sgt Danny Byrne, Greater Manchester Police

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