The latest news and comment on convicted criminal Charles Bronson
March 2023
Charles Bronson to stay in prison as panel denies him parole
Parole Board decides Bronson, who has spent most of past 48 years behind bars, should not be released
Charles Bronson not ready for release, psychologist tells parole hearing
Prisoner has PTSD but would pose less risk to public in ‘supportive community environment’ than in prison, court told
Prisoner Charles Bronson tells parole hearing ‘I just want to go out and do my art’
One of UK’s longest serving and most notorious prisoners says he is now a ‘man of peace’
February 2023
TV review
Bronson: Fit to be Free? review – has Britain’s most violent criminal really been saved by art?
The last time he was let out of jail, Charles Bronson robbed a jeweller’s and fought a rottweiler. Will this time be different for the inmate now known as Salvador?
July 2022
Prisoner Charles Bronson asks for public Parole Board hearing under new rules
Reforms allow case reviews to be opened to prisoners’ victims and the press for greater scrutiny of process
June 2020
Charles Bronson wins first step in fight for public parole hearing
Prisoner’s lawyers argue Parole Board’s blanket ban breaches right to a fair trial
July 2019
Former Coronation Street actor Paula Williamson dies aged 38
Williamson, who was married to notorious criminal Charles Bronson, has been found dead
June 2014
Charles Bronson sells his artworks to pay for mother's holiday
Eight pieces, including Impression of Bedlam, sold after a reported attack on 12 guards at HMP Woodhill upset his mother
August 2013
Shortcuts
Charles Bronson: why it is time for him to be released
Charles Bronson's prison hostage conviction set for review
March 2009
Bronson and me
David Wilson
David Wilson: I watched the film about Charles Bronson's life, but it didn't portray events, or the man, quite as I remembered them
Charles Bronson recording at premiere sparks calls for investigation
Prison officers want an inquiry after the voice of Britain's most notorious prisoner was heard at the debut showing of a film of his life
Being Charles Bronson
Prison staff could learn from Bronson
Erwin James
Anger at film about Bronson, UK's most violent prisoner
February 2009
Ultra-ultra-violence
As a biopic of Charles Bronson comes out, Erwin James tries to work out what makes him tick
April 2004
Appeal court holds out glimmer of hope for Bronson
Charles Bronson, labelled Britain's most violent prisoner, suffered a court defeat yesterday in his attempt to begin a new life on the outside after 30 years behind bars.
January 2004
Council compensates manager for prison hostage ordeal
A beleaguered council has been forced to pay £35,000 to a former employee who was kept hostage for almost two days by the notorious prison inmate, Charles Bronson.
August 2002
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Charles Bronson
June 2001
Cell mate Charles Bronson marries
Charles Bronson, one of Britain's most dangerous criminals, married yesterday in a maximum security prison.
