[JURIST] Officials at HMP Manchester at Strangeways announced Friday that a clerical error resulted in accused murderer Bobby Phipps being released 4 days after he was remanded for trial. Phipps was set free Monday and wasn't discovered as missing until Thursday, the day before his scheduled appearance before Manchester Crown Court. Phipps is accused of six counts of attempted murder, two offences of possessing firearms with intent to endanger life and two offences of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Greater Manchester Police have taken steps to ensure the protection of family members, former victims, and potential witnesses. HM Prison Service has begun an investigation to explore how the mistake occurred. BBC News has more.