Kiran Kaur, the mother of Henry Nowak’s killer, is expected to be freed from prison early under an early-release scheme, according to multiple UK outlets. Sky News reports it has been understood she will be released early, while The Independent similarly says she “could be freed” ahead of schedule.

The reports link the expected release to Kaur’s sentence for removing the knife used in the killing of Henry Nowak. One outlet says she was jailed for three years, and another places her expected release in December. The coverage also frames the policy context differently: some describe the early-release programme as linked to Labour government plans, and one cites its aim of freeing large numbers of prisoners each year. While outlets vary in wording and emphasis, they broadly agree on the individual case and the fact that early release is anticipated.