Thieves and burglars to be fitted with GPS ankle tags to cut down on reoffending

THOUSANDS more thieves and burglars will be fitted with GPS ankle tags in a push to cut reoffending. Those jailed for more than 90 days will get the devices to prevent them from slipping back into a life of crime. 1 Police claim the devices slash reoffending by keeping round-the-clock tabs on offenders Credit: Alamy Until now, only offenders locked up for at least a year would get the tags, which tell police where they are 24 hours a day. But the move means 8,000 will be wearing them by 2025, with potential savings of £5million a year by cutting… Read Full Article