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Britain's Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs could be freed in July
Published in Saudi Press Agency on 23 - 04 - 2009

Britain's Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs, who gave himself up to police in 2001 after 36 years on the run, is likely to
be freed from jail in July in time for his 80th birthday, dpa quoted his lawyer
as saying in London Today.
Biggs, who is partially paralyzed after a series of strokes,
seizures and heart attacks, is currently held under medical
supervision in Norwich hospital, in south-east Britain.
He gained notoriety for his role in the audacious 1963 raid on
a Glasgow to London mail train in which a 15-strong gang of robbers
got away with a record cash haul of 2.6 million pounds.
But Biggs escaped from jail in London just 15 months after his
conviction and fled to France, Spain, Australia and Brazil, leading
the high life and giving Scotland Yard's detectives the slip for 36
years.
His case was reviewed Thursday by Britain's Parole Board, which
said it expected to make a recommendation for the prisoner's release
in the near future. A final decision will be taken by Justice
Secretary Jack Straw.
However, Biggs' lawyer, Giovanni de Stefano, indicated Thursday
that there was little doubt that Biggs would be freed. Outstanding
technical issues such as the selection of a care home and payment for
his care would be clarified shortly.
"There are no indications to suggest that Mr Biggs will not be
released on July 4, 2009," said di Stefano, referring to the date of
the prisoner's eligibility for parole.
Biggs will mark his 80th birthday on August 8, which is also the
46th anniversary of the audacious heist.


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