John Worboys Faces Increased Security Concerns Following TV Depiction of His Crimes
Black cab rapist John Worboys 'cowering' in fear of prison attack after TV show
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John Worboys, a notorious black cab rapist, is experiencing heightened security measures in prison due to fears of inmate retaliation following the airing of a TV series depicting his crimes. Currently held at HMP Wakefield, Worboys is reportedly terrified and requires heavy escort whenever he leaves his cell, as the show has made him a target among other inmates.
- 01Worboys, 68, is currently incarcerated at HMP Wakefield, where security has been intensified due to fears for his safety.
- 02The ITV series 'Believe Me' has made Worboys a target among inmates, leading to increased monitoring and escort by prison guards.
- 03Worboys was originally sentenced in 2009 for one rape and multiple sexual assaults, with police estimating he may have over 100 victims.
- 04The show portrays how Worboys lured victims with promises of lottery winnings before drugging and assaulting them.
- 05Worboys changed his name to John Radford after his initial release was overturned due to public outcry from victims.
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John Worboys, the infamous black cab rapist, is under increased security at HMP Wakefield, West Yorkshire, amid fears from prison officials that he may be targeted by other inmates following the airing of the ITV series 'Believe Me'. The show, which dramatizes his horrific crimes, has reportedly made him a significant target within the prison. Worboys, now 68, is said to be terrified and 'cowering' in his cell, requiring a heavy escort of three to four guards whenever he leaves his confinement. The first two episodes of the series have already aired, with the remaining episodes set to release soon, allowing most inmates access to the show via their Freeview package. Worboys was originally sentenced in 2009 for one rape and multiple assaults on women, and despite an attempt at early release in 2018, he was given two life sentences in 2019 after further investigations revealed additional victims. The Ministry of Justice has acknowledged the severity of his crimes, emphasizing that the focus remains on the victims.
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The heightened security measures around Worboys may affect the overall safety and security protocols within HMP Wakefield, impacting both staff and inmates.
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