Charles Bronson, one of the most notorious criminals in the UK, has failed in his bid to be released, after nearly half a century behind bars.
Known as one of the UK's most violent offenders, Bronson has spent most of the past 48 years in prison, for a string of thefts, firearms and violent offences, including 11 hostage-takings in nine different sieges.
He has had two brief spells as a free man in that time, during which he reoffended. Victims of his violence have included governors, doctors, staff and, on one occasion, his own solicitor, reports the Mirror.
