James Bulger killer Jon Venables to be freed

One of the men who, as a child, killed Liverpool toddler James Bulger

has been freed on parole.



Jon Venables, now in his 30s, was sent back to jail in 2010 for

accessing child pornography.



He got two years in prison after admitting downloading and

distributing indecent child images.



Earlier this year James's mother, Denise Fergus, and father, Ralph

Bulger, both addressed Venables' parole hearing and pushed for him to

remain in prison.



But according to the Press Association, sources today say Venables has

been granted parole.



In 1993 the 10-year-old Venables and friend Robert Thompson abducted

and murdered the two-year-old.



They were jailed for life but released on licence with new identities in 2001.



A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: "The re-release of life-licensed

offenders is directed by the independent Parole Board once they are

satisfied they can be safely managed in the community.



"Their life licence lasts for the rest of their lives, and they may be

recalled to prison at any time for breaching their licence conditions.

Additionally, they will be subject to strict controls and restrictions

for as long as their risk requires them."



A spokesman for the Parole Board said: "We've had confirmation that

all parties have been told and we can confirm that it was a release

decision. He will be released."



Mrs Fergus tweeted: "Just don't believe what I've got 2 go through. AGAIN."