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Jon Venables denied parole; Parole Board finds him still a risk

First reported by Sky News Latest report 5 sources
Image: Metro
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Summary of 5 reports

Jon Venables, one of James Bulger's killers, will remain in prison after the Parole Board refused his latest parole bid, determining he still poses a risk to children. Venables told parole staff he was not seeking release during his private review.

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  1. Sky News

    James Bulger's killer Jon Venables to stay in prison after parole refused (opens Sky News in a new tab)

    Child killer Jon Venables will stay behind bars after the Parole Board found he still poses a risk to children.

  2. Evening Standard

    One of the killers of James Bulger to remain in prison (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Jon Venables told parole staff dealing with his latest review, which took place in private, that he was not seeking release.

  3. The Independent

    James Bulger's killer Jon Venables denied latest bid for parole (opens The Independent in a new tab)

    James Bulger’s killer Jon Venables has lost his latest bid to be freed from prison after the Parole Board said a panel was “not satisfied” he was suitable for release.

  4. Metro

    James Bulger’s killer Jon Venables tells parole board he should stay in prison (opens Metro in a new tab)

    He was 10 when he was convicted and went on to reoffend.

  5. BBC News

    One of James Bulger's killers to remain in prison (opens BBC News in a new tab)

    Jon Venables told parole staff dealing with his latest review that he was not seeking release.

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