Joy Dove's grandson Lewis Bell was killed by a man released from prison hours before.

Victims question how they will be protected and a probation officer warns of an unmanageable influx of offenders as hundreds of prisoners are expected to be released today.

The three are among hundreds from across the country released early to cut prison overcrowding.

One survivor says she almost hopes her abusive ex-partner reoffends to prove the scheme to ease prison overcrowding is "wrong ...