Double child killer Colin Pitchfork can be released from prison, Parole Board rules

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Double child killer Colin Pitchfork can be released from prison subject to conditions, the Parole Board has said. The Parole Board said the decision to recall Pitchfork to custody was flawed and “made on the basis of some of the allegations not being proved and upon some incorrect information”. open image in gallery Dawn Ashworth and Lynda Mann He wrote on Twitter: “Deeply disappointed that the Parole Board have decided to release the convicted child killer Colin Pitchfork. “My thoughts remain with the families of Lynda and Dawn at this most difficult time.” open image in gallery Artist’s impression of Pitchfork appealing the length of his sentence at the Court of Appeal in London in 2021 Following the decision that Pitchfork can be released, a spokesperson for the Parole Board said: “A panel of the Parole Board, including two judges, has today directed the re-release of Colin Pitchfork following his recall to custody in November 2021.