Victor Farrant was jailed for life at Winchester Crown Court in 1998 for the murder of former girlfriend Glenda Hoskins, 44.
The children of a woman killed by a murderer serving a whole-life sentence have warned he “poses a clear and present threat to the public” as discussions on his release move to the next stage.
But the family of Mrs Hoskins revealed last month they had been contacted by officials who said that Farrant was being considered for compassionate leave as he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and could have months to live.The Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements met earlier this week to look at the case which the family say has been passed on to the prison governor to decide whether to make a formal application for his release.
“Our position remains that Victor Farrant, if released, poses a clear and present threat, not only to us but the public at large. “Prisoners are only released on compassionate grounds in exceptional circumstances following strict risk assessments and no formal application has yet been made in this case.”
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