Charles Bronson, who has been behind bars for almost 50 years, says he is now 'anti-crime' and has 'changed' since his son George came into his life and he has turned to art: 'I've swapped (my) sawn-off shotgun for a sawn-off paintbrush.'
Charles Bronson, who has been behind bars for almost 50 years, says he is now"anti-crime" and has"changed" since his son George came into his life and he has turned to art:"I've swapped sawn-off shotgun for a sawn-off paintbrush."Why you can trust Sky News
The Parole Board is expected to make a decision on whether Bronson - one of the UK's longest serving prisoners - should be released. He is appearing in a new Channel 4 two-part documentary before his fate is determined at two hearings due to take place on 6 and 8 March. "I'm focused, I'm settled, I can actually smell and taste freedom like I've never, ever, done in life.Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerBronson has held 11 hostages in nine different sieges, with governors, doctors, staff, and his own solicitor among the victims.
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