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Thursday, August 06, 2009

Ronnie Biggs to be released on compasionate grounds

Ronnie Biggs to be released on compasionate grounds



Ronnie Biggs granted 'compassionate release' from prison

Ronnie Biggs, the Great Train Robber, has been granted "compassionate release" from his prison sentence, according to Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary

Mr Straw said the decision was based on medical evidence that Biggs's condition had deteriorated and he was not expected to recover.

Biggs, who turns 80 this weekend, is severely ill in hospital with pneumonia and doctors have said there is "not much hope".


Daily Telegraph Published: 6:02PM BST 06 Aug 2009

JHL published at 6.01!


Heard on Magic 6pm news bulletin.

UPDATE: I have been asked by the Guardian to write an article on this topic.

4 comments:

James Higham said...

About bloody time.

Anonymous said...

With you all the way James. The body Ronnie now lives in is a living hell.



IRONSIDE

Anonymous said...

pneumonia is what stroke patients usually pass away from. Peaceful with no pain.



IRONSIDE

CherryPie said...

I look forward to seeing your article for the Guardian.