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James Campbell & Ryan Merrifield & Hannah Mackenzie Wood

Dad who spent 18 years in jail for stealing a phone asks to go back instead of living with paedophiles

A former inmate has asked to go back to jail after being housed with paedophiles upon his release.

Lee Armstrong had been free for just five weeks after spending 18 year behind bars, but said he'd rather be sent back to prison than continue living in his current hostel.

The frustrated dad therefore made the decision to go down to the police station and hand himself in - despite having not breached his licence or committed any crimes, according to the Mirror.

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