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A killer who has been behind bars since 1975 has been told that he will not be released. The Parole Board for England and Wales has ruled that Patrick Mackay, 65, is “not suitable” to be freed but said he could remain living in an open prison. Mackay was given a mandatory life sentence after being convicted of three manslaughters by diminished responsibility in November 1975. The Old Bailey heard he had strangled two elderly women and killed a priest with an axe in London and Kent while two other murder charges against him were ordered to lie on file due to a lack of evidence.

A killer who has been behind bars since 1975 has been told that he will not be released. The Parole Board for England and Wales has ruled that Patrick Mackay, 65, is “not suitable” to be freed but said he could remain living in an open prison. Mackay was given a mandatory life sentence after being convicted of three manslaughters by diminished responsibility in November 1975. The Old Bailey heard he had strangled two elderly women and killed a priest with an axe in London and Kent while two other murder charges against him were ordered to lie on file due to a lack of evidence.

Premium Content Subscriber only Christmas is just days away and is the talk of the town for many people across the Mackay region. Many people were looking for some message of hope and aspiration for the future after what was one of the toughest years in recent memory. Many churches have continued to spread their messages of hope and acceptance for people who have experienced the difficulties of 2020. New Life Church New Life Church pastor Sean Casey said 2020 was an isolating year for many people across the region and believed Christmas was an ideal time for connection. Picture: Contribut...