Criticism after man who beat up PC released early

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Alex Quinn, a man convicted of beating a police constable, has been released from prison before completing his full sentence, prompting sharp criticism from West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner who called it a "failure of justice." The early release has reignited debate over sentencing policy and whether violent offenders are spending sufficient time behind bars. Quinn's case comes as authorities face mounting pressure to toughen sentences for assaults on emergency workers. The specifics of his offense and the exact length of the early release were not detailed in available reporting.