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Darren Pilkington, 41, was granted release from prison to a bail hostel - subject to a curfew - despite having also absconded from an open prison in 2022
Furious Trevor and Sheila Fairhurst said they're 'disgusted' after the Parole Board decided to release career criminal Darren Pilkington, 41, on license after being jailed for killing their daughter Carly.
A Wigan couple whose daughter’s killer escaped from prison for the second time have voiced delight at reassurances from the Justice Secretary that he will no longer be able to stay in low security jails.
Police have issued an urgent appeal to track down a fugitive Wigan killer who escaped from a jail only 30 miles from where he committed his crimes.
The parents of Wigan teenager Carly Fairhurst have spoken of their fresh agony on learning that her killer has now moved to a cushier prison.