John Worboys, the black-cab serial rapist, is denied parole for a second time, with the Parole Board concluding he continues to pose a high risk of committing further serious sexual offences. Multiple outlets report that the board does not grant either release or progression to “open conditions” within prison. The decision is communicated to victims, including that the board has opted against both options.
Sky News and other reports also note that Worboys admits to attacking around 90 women, as referenced in accounts of his case. Coverage also mentions comments from Carrie Johnson, who says the refusal means women and girls in Britain are safer as a result of the decision.
Some outlets add detail about Worboys’ prison activities, including that he is working in a prison hospital setting with sick and elderly inmates, though the central point across sources is the Parole Board’s determination that he should not be released. The reports consistently describe the decision as refusing parole for the second time and emphasize the board’s assessment of ongoing risk.
