Charles Bronson

Dubbed Britain's most notorious inmate, Charles Bronson is facing another parole hearing in a bid for freedom and claims he has "never been a danger to the ...

"He is someone who has been involved in many violent incidents, but has turned his life around. Mick desperately wants to get out of prison. I think it would work because a lot of people would listen to him because of who he is." He accused the prison authorities of "drumming it into the public that I'm a danger", adding, "Who am I dangerous to outside?" Dubbed Britain's most notorious inmate, Bronson also claimed he has "never been a danger to the public", adding, "I love the world". [Charles Bronson](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/charles-bronson) has claimed he now "hates violence" and says he has been a "model prisoner" for the last decade.

Former prison governor Adrian Wallace (pictured), who gave a statement to the Parole Board, fears Bronson will not be able to comply with whatever ...

In 2000, Bronson was handed a life sentence for kidnapping prison art teacher Phil Danielson in Hull Prison the previous year. Perhaps he should look in the mirror and ask himself who is to blame for such a long custodial sentence?' He tied my hands together with my tie and threatened to batter my head to a pulp with the iron which was on a board in the TV room.' 'Once he'd got me in the room, he didn't really know what to do next. 'At one meeting I agreed to have Mr Bronson accepted into the special unit. I thought this was a prerequisite part of the parole application process.'

Notorious inmate claims he 'hates violence' and is a changed man ahead of parole board decision.

The Parole Board can decide whether to release Bronson, move him to an open prison, or order that he must stay behind bars. He added: “I want to go home, I’m an artist born again. It was f****** brilliant.” Bronson, who changed his surname to Salvador after the artist Salvador Dalí, told the hearing how he enjoyed a “rumble of my life” fight in prison and won £1,500 last year from betting. [ Sky News](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=11005&id=222025&p=https://news.sky.com/story/charles-bronson-claims-he-now-hates-violence-in-voice-note-from-prison-12845078) from [prison](/topic/prison), Bronson claimed that he “hates violence”, has been a “model prisoner” for the last decade and that “I love the world”. [harles Bronson](/topic/charles-bronson) has claimed he has “never been a danger to the public” ahead of an expected [Parole Board](/topic/parole-board) decision on whether to free him on Thursday.

Britain's most dangerous prisoner Charles Bronson is convinced he will walk free from jail - with plans to sell his artwork and buy a countryside cottage, ...

[Charles Bronson 'has PTSD from brutal prison treatment' parole hearing told as he claims to be an 'angel'](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/charles-bronson-has-ptsd-brutal-26423607) [Who is Charles Bronson's son? She said: “He’s going to do loads of painting and he can’t wait to go to an art shop and pick paints and brushes. “He has got stab wounds all over his back - one attack he was on life support, he was going to die. “He wants two dogs, Ronnie and Reggie, so he can go on nice, long walks. Irene says Bronson plans to pursue his art career when he is released. She said: “I said, ‘I can lock you in every night and let you out in the morning so you feel more at home’.”

Ricky Grover, who played Andrew Cotton on EastEnders between 2011 and 2012, claimed that despite telling Charles Bronson he'd knock him out 'straight away', ...

“He comes back and goes ‘Rick, he’s calling himself Charles Bronson. “People got to know about Bronson in the area. If you wanna call him Bronson, call him Bronson. I said ‘Well of course you can. You’re better off fighting someone else who’s never boxed.” Ricky said he had a scrappy bulldog at the time called “Bronson” who was known in the area for being aggressive.

Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson knows exactly how he's going to spend his first hours of freedom if he's released from prison following his latest bid ...

"He has got to get out. [Bronson](https://www.ladbible.com/charles-bronson) has argued that he should be given a chance to live beyond the confines of the prison walls, and he's told his ex-wife Irene Dunroe that's he's confident in his chances. “He has got stab wounds all over his back, one attack he was on life support, he was going to die," she said. "It’s going to take him straight to the greasiest spoon cafe he can find so he can have a double breakfast of everything." Speaking to The Mirror, she said: "A Bentley car is going to come and pick him up when the day comes. "Give me a chance, a break, to prove to you people that I am just a normal geezer wanting to get on with his life," he said.

CHARLES Bronson has claimed he “hates violence” and has “never been a danger to the public.Britain's most notorious prisoner, 70, will find out.

You have to grow up sooner or later." I'm not a f****** filthy terrorist or a rapist, or a murderer, so who am I dangerous to outside?" "But I'm 70 now. Who am I a danger to? [openly discussed his crimes and time behind bars](https://www.thesun.ie/news/10339475/charles-bronson-lurpak-nude-rumble-jail/) - before trying to convince them he is a [changed man](https://www.thesun.ie/news/578260/charles-bronson-prison-prisoner/). CHARLES Bronson has claimed he “hates violence” and has “never been a danger to the public.

Charles Bronson is adamant that he no longer poses any kind of risk to the public. The notorious criminal, once dubbed the UK's most dangerous inmate, ...

I'm not a f****** filthy terrorist or a rapist, or a murderer, so who am I dangerous to outside?" I stuck up for him when I felt necessary." He went on: "I want to go home, I'm an artist born again. But we'd become very good friends.” Who am I a danger to? "I've never been a danger to the public.

CHARLES Bronson could be granted freedom today, with a parole board showdown set to decide his fate.Britain's most notorious lag, 70, could finally be.

You have to grow up sooner or later." She said: "He would be less of a risk in a community environment than a prison environment. She was not supportive of his release from prison and added: "I think Mr Salvador has come a long way, but he still has a long way to go." "But I'm 70 now. [taste freedom](https://www.thesun.ie/news/10245087/prisoner-charles-bronson-jail-art-sell-millions/)" ahead of the hearing. When asked what her worries are about him being released, she said: "That he would struggle in the community, that he would not have the skills to cope with such a vast change." [why the f*** am I still in prison](https://www.thesun.ie/news/10297559/charles-bronson-channel-4-parole-son-free/)?” [Channel 4 documentary](https://www.thesun.ie/news/10299211/charles-bronson-dozen-girlfriends-waiting-outside/), the lag insisted he had reformed and is now "anti-crime, anti-violent". [life sentence](https://www.thesun.ie/news/1806006/how-long-life-sentence-uk/) after kidnapping prison teacher [Phil Danielson](https://www.thesun.ie/news/10309162/who-charles-bronson-hostage-phil-danielson/) in 1999. However, the elderly lag has vowed never to fight again if he walks free and said that he plans to live like a "gentleman" in the country. He said: "I was born to have a rumble, I love to have a rumble. [parole board panel is not expected to grant Bronson his freedom](https://www.thesun.ie/news/10466902/charles-bronson-release-date-latest/) and even his secondary plea – a move to an open jail.

Charles Bronson is in jail after first committing an armed robbery in 1974 but says he now 'hates violence'

[Charles Bronson 'has PTSD from brutal prison treatment' parole hearing told as he claims to be an 'angel'](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/charles-bronson-has-ptsd-brutal-26423607) [Who is Charles Bronson's son? Bronson says he has "never been a danger to the public" and 'loves the world. She said: “He’s going to do loads of painting and he can’t wait to go to an art shop and pick paints and brushes. He added: "I want to go home, I'm an artist born again. [Bronson](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/charles-bronson), 70, was jailed for an armed robbery in 1974 and has spent decades behind bars. I'm not a f****** filthy terrorist or a rapist, or a murderer, so who am I dangerous to outside?"

While in jail, Bronson has carried out a series of attacks and hostage taking against prison guards and fellow inmates, and is now being kept in some of the ...

Well, what happens if a girl talks to you. He says the violent criminal shouldn't be freed from jail yet [has carried out a series of violent attacks and has taken prison guards and fellow inmates as hostage](/news/article-11913543/Charles-Bronson-tells-ex-wife-confident-walk-free-jail-week.html). I'm not a f****** filthy terrorist or a rapist, or a murderer, so who am I dangerous to outside?' Bronson claims to 'hate violence' and says he has never been a danger to the public [Charles Bronson](/news/charles-bronson-prisoner/index.html) insisted that he 'hates violence' and has 'never been a danger to the public' ahead of today's parole board hearing where he will find out if he will be freed.

CHARLES Bronson could be granted freedom today with a parole board showdown set to decide his fate.Britain's most notorious lag, 70, could finally be.

You have to grow up sooner or later." She said: "He would be less of a risk in a community environment than a prison environment. She was not supportive of his release from prison and added: "I think Mr Salvador has come a long way, but he still has a long way to go." "But I'm 70 now. When asked what her worries are about him being released, she said: "That he would struggle in the community, that he would not have the skills to cope with such a vast change." [taste freedom](https://www.thesun.ie/news/10245087/prisoner-charles-bronson-jail-art-sell-millions/)" ahead of the hearing. [why the f*** am I still in prison](https://www.thesun.ie/news/10297559/charles-bronson-channel-4-parole-son-free/)?” [Channel 4 documentary](https://www.thesun.ie/news/10299211/charles-bronson-dozen-girlfriends-waiting-outside/), the lag insisted he had reformed and is now "anti-crime, anti-violent". [life sentence](https://www.thesun.ie/news/1806006/how-long-life-sentence-uk/) after kidnapping prison teacher [Phil Danielson](https://www.thesun.ie/news/10309162/who-charles-bronson-hostage-phil-danielson/) in 1999. However, the elderly lag has vowed never to fight again if he walks free and said that he plans to live like a "gentleman" in the country. He said: "I was born to have a rumble, I love to have a rumble. [parole board panel is not expected to grant Bronson his freedom](https://www.thesun.ie/news/10466902/charles-bronson-release-date-latest/) and even his secondary plea – a move to an open jail.

Charles Bronson is in jail after first committing an armed robbery in 1974 but says he now 'hates violence'

[Charles Bronson 'has PTSD from brutal prison treatment' parole hearing told as he claims to be an 'angel'](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/charles-bronson-has-ptsd-brutal-26423607) [Who is Charles Bronson's son? Bronson says he has "never been a danger to the public" and 'loves the world. She said: “He’s going to do loads of painting and he can’t wait to go to an art shop and pick paints and brushes. He added: "I want to go home, I'm an artist born again. [Bronson](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/charles-bronson), 70, was jailed for an armed robbery in 1974 and has spent decades behind bars. I'm not a f****** filthy terrorist or a rapist, or a murderer, so who am I dangerous to outside?"

Bronson was jailed in 1874 for armed robbery and though it was a seven-year-sentence, due to various violent attacks his sentence was extended to life. However, ...

He will learn today if he has persuaded the Parole Board to free him. I'm not a f****** filthy terrorist or a rapist, or a murderer, so who am I dangerous to outside?" Prisoner Charles Bronson will learn tomorrow if he has persuaded the parole board to free him after 48 years in jail, but he’s not hopeful. It is expected he will find out today (March 3) if the Parole Board has granted him freedom. He added: "I want to go home, I'm an artist born again. [Bronson](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/charles-bronson) was jailed in 1874 for armed robbery and though it was a seven-year-sentence, due to various violent attacks his sentence was extended to life.

Bronson was jailed in 1874 for armed robbery and though it was a seven-year-sentence, due to various violent attacks his sentence was extended to life. However, ...

He will learn today if he has persuaded the Parole Board to free him. I'm not a f****** filthy terrorist or a rapist, or a murderer, so who am I dangerous to outside?" Prisoner Charles Bronson will learn tomorrow if he has persuaded the parole board to free him after 48 years in jail, but he’s not hopeful. It is expected he will find out today (March 3) if the Parole Board has granted him freedom. He added: "I want to go home, I'm an artist born again. [Bronson](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/charles-bronson) was jailed in 1974 for armed robbery and though it was a seven-year-sentence, due to various violent attacks his sentence was extended to life.

Charles Bronson, 70, has spent most of the past 48 years behind bars - earlier this month he became the second inmate in UK legal history to have his case ...

The movement and categorisation of prisoners are entirely a matter for the Secretary of State, and parole panels will not ordinarily comment on such matters. “However, the panel was mindful of his history of persistent rule breaking and that Mr Salvador sees little wrong with this. Both psychologists instructed by Mr Salvador’s legal representative were unequivocal in their view that he no longer requires secure placement in his current prison. It is unclear whether the strong external controls of custody are mainly responsible or whether his attitudes have genuinely changed. His positive progress has to be assessed in the context of him being held in a highly restrictive environment. He was also denied a transfer to an open prison. "However in the particular circumstances of this case the panel observed that there is an identified pathway for Salvador in custody and the evidence supported such a move within a closed prison." “The panel could not be satisfied that Mr Salvador has the skills to manage his risk of future violence until he has been extensively tested outside of his current highly restricted environment. In a document detailing the decision published on Thursday, the Parole Board said: “After considering the circumstances of his offending, the progress that Mr Salvador has made while in custody and the evidence presented at the hearings, the panel was not satisfied that Mr Salvador was suitable for release. The Parole also said that it is "unknown" what is containing his risk whether its the controls of custody or "his attitudes have genuinely changed". The summary of the Parole Board decision added: “The panel noted that Mr Salvador has spent most of the last 48 years in custody and that much of this time has been in conditions of segregation. “The panel accepted that Mr Salvador genuinely wants to progress and that he is motivated to work towards his release.

The 70-year-old took part in parole board hearing in his latest bid for freedom.

He describes himself as “just a normal geezer wanting to get on with his life.” He is prone to outbursts of swearing, being rude to people and becoming “loud and belligerent”, a psychologist told the hearing. His testimony was packed full of analogies and anecdotes, delivered in cockney-style patter, including: “I have had more porridge than Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and I’m sick of it. The Ministry of Justice said gambling is against prison rules. – He said he felt remorse for taking art teacher Phil Danielson hostage, but not the governor of Hull prison Adrian Wallace, or three Iraqi inmates he held at Belmarsh. He also has hearing difficulties.

Bronson, 70, was jailed for armed robbery in 1974 and, but for a couple of brief episodes of freedom, has been in jail ever since.

Bronson also claimed he has "never been a danger to the public", adding: "I love the world". [sent a voice note to Sky News](https://news.sky.com/story/charles-bronson-claims-he-now-hates-violence-in-voice-note-from-prison-12845078) claiming he "hates violence" and has been a "model prisoner" for the last decade. He has been denied release following a public parole hearing where he claimed to be

INFAMOUS prisoner Charles Bronson has lost his bid for freedom today as his request was thrown out of a crunch parole board hearing.Britain's "most vi.

His positive progress has to be assessed in the context of him being held in a highly restrictive environment. It is unclear whether the strong external controls of custody are mainly responsible or whether his attitudes have genuinely changed." Nor did the panel recommend to the Secretary of State that he should be transferred to an open prison." He told his parole hearing that he dreams of going to a "greasy spoons" for a "nice fry up." Charles Bronson has spent nearly 50 years of his life behind bars and is now making his latest bid for freedom in front of the Parole Board. In a statement released with the decision, the Parole Board said: "After considering the circumstances of his offending, the progress that Mr Salvador has made while in custody and the evidence presented at the hearings, the panel was not satisfied that Mr Salvador was suitable for release. He told his parole hearing that he dreams of going to a “greasy spoons” for a “nice fry up.” "His positive progress has to be assessed in the context of him being held in a highly-restrictive environment." The Board said: "He lives his life rigidly by his own rules and code of conduct and is quick to judge others by his own standards. Charles Bronson lives "rigidly by his own rules" and is "quick to judge others" the criminal's Parole Board noted today. In a document detailing the decision published on Thursday, the Parole Board said: "After considering the circumstances of his offending, the progress that Mr Salvador has made while in custody and the evidence presented at the hearings, the panel was not satisfied that Mr Salvador was suitable for release. Bronson likened his experience in front of the Parole Board to being on BBC programme The Apprentice.

The 70-year-old, jailed for armed robbery in 1974, has earned a violent and dangerous reputation.

Bronson told the Parole Board hearing: "Of the 50 years I have been in prison I have probably deserved a good 35 of it. Bronson told the panel he loved a "rumble" and enjoyed mass brawls in prison, but insisted he was now a reformed prisoner, had found solace in art and was a man of "peace". In a document detailing the decision, the Parole Board said: "After considering the circumstances of his offending, the progress that Mr Salvador has made while in custody and the evidence presented at the hearings, the panel was not satisfied that Mr Salvador was suitable for release. "In the particular circumstances of this case the panel observed that there is an identified pathway for Salvador in custody and the evidence supported such a move within a closed prison. "The panel could not be satisfied that Mr Salvador has the skills to manage his risk of future violence until he has been extensively tested outside of his current highly restricted environment. The panel said he had a "history of persistent rule-breaking", "lives his life rigidly by his own rules" and was not suitable for release.

The decision came after one of the UK's longest-serving prisoners took part in one of the country's first public parole hearings.

A psychologist told the panel Bronson has post-traumatic stress disorder after facing some “brutal and unacceptable” treatment behind bars. During the hearing he was described as holding “anti-authoritarian views” and being “suspicious” of the motives of others, as well as having a “romanticised” view of violent incidents in the past. None of the prison and probation officials who gave evidence at the parole hearing said he was ready to be released.

He has been behind bars for most of the past 48 years - apart from two brief stints of freedom where he reoffended. | ITV National News.

“Nor did the panel recommend to the secretary of state that he should be transferred to an open prison.” During the hearing, an independent psychologist employed by Bronson’s legal team said he has The 70-year-old, who changed his surname to Salvador in 2014, has spent nearly 50 years behind bars has now had eight applications for release denied.

Parole Board decides Bronson, who has spent most of past 48 years behind bars, should not be released.

None of the prison and probation officials who gave evidence at the parole hearing said he was ready to be released. Nor did the panel recommend to the secretary of state that he should be transferred to an open prison.” In a document detailing the decision published on Thursday, the Parole Board said: “After considering the circumstances of his offending, the progress that Mr Salvador has made while in custody and the evidence presented at the hearings, the panel was not satisfied that Mr Salvador was suitable for release.

Bronson is one of UK's longest-serving prisoners and dubbed one of Britain's most violent offenders.

The panel heard how he is locked in his cell for 23 hours a day, and is allowed to leave for just one hour for exercise and other activities due to prison staff shortages. A psychologist told the panel Bronson has post-traumatic stress disorder after facing some “brutal and unacceptable” treatment behind bars. This made him the second inmate in UK legal history to have his case heard in public after rules were changed last year in a bid to remove the secrecy around the process. Since then, the Parole Board has repeatedly refused to direct his release. I’ve had enough of it, I want to go home.” Nor did the panel recommend to the Secretary of State that he should be transferred to an open prison.”

Bronson was jailed in 1874 for armed robbery and though it was a seven-year-sentence, due to various violent attacks his sentence was extended to life. However, ...

He will learn today if he has persuaded the Parole Board to free him. Prisoner Charles Bronson will learn tomorrow if he has persuaded the parole board to free him after 48 years in jail, but he’s not hopeful. I'm not a f****** filthy terrorist or a rapist, or a murderer, so who am I dangerous to outside?" Today, the Parole Board concluded he lacks the "skills to manage his risk of future violence". He was released for two short periods before he re-offended, in a voice note sent to Sky News, Bronson said he now c However, he now says he "hates violence" and has "never been a danger to the public" during of his eighth attempt at parole. He added: "I want to go home, I'm an artist born again. In a voice note to Sky News, Charles Bronson said: "They keep f****** drumming it into the public I'm a danger. In a recent voice message to Sky News Bronson said: “They keep f****** drumming it into the public I’m a danger"— Sky News (@SkyNews) Who am I a danger to? I've never been a danger to the public. [voice note](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/charles-bronson-speaks-out-new-26591157) sent to Sky News, Bronson said: "They keep f****** drumming it into the public I'm a danger.

In a document detailing the decision published on Thursday, the Parole Board said: “After considering the circumstances of his offending, the progress that Mr ...

A psychologist told the panel Bronson has post-traumatic stress disorder after facing some “brutal and unacceptable” treatment behind bars. During the hearing he was described as holding “anti-authoritarian views” and being “suspicious” of the motives of others, as well as having a “romanticised” view of violent incidents in the past. None of the prison and probation officials who gave evidence at the parole hearing said he was ready to be released.

CHARLES Bronson has been denied his freedom after the parole board ruled he must stay behind bars - here are five times he blew his bid for freedom.Br.

It is unclear whether the strong external controls of custody are mainly responsible or whether his attitudes have genuinely changed." His positive progress has to be assessed in the context of him being held in a highly restrictive environment. You have to grow up sooner or later." "But I'm 70 now. Hearing was "like The Apprentice" [Bronson](https://www.thesun.ie/who/charles-bronson/) lacks the "skills to manage his risk of future violence" as the body also denied a move to an open prison. The infamous Bronson told his lawyer to "crack on" and moaned "we're going to be here all day" as he was set to give evidence. The hearing heard one of Bronson's recent prison adjudications was on April 10, 2018, at HMP Frankland when he "attempted to commit an assault against a governor" over a "withheld photo of his mother". He said: "I was a horrible person and I couldn't stop taking hostages. Bronson said: "I was born to have a rumble, I love to have a rumble. Describing his treatment by the prison system over the years he said: "If I was a dog I'd have had the However, the elderly lag vowed never to fight again if he walks free and said that he plans to live like a "gentleman" in the country.

The most notorious prisoner in Britain has been denied parole by the Parole Board after the panel said they were mindful of his "persistent rule-breaking"

Bronson himself claimed at the hearing that he was a "born again artist" and that he "went through a phase" of taking hostages, which he did 11 different times during 9 sieges in his time behind bars. "His positive progress has to be assessed in the context of him being held in a highly-restrictive environment." The Parole Board said: "After considering the circumstances of his offending, the progress that Mr Salvador has made while in custody and the evidence presented at the hearings, the panel was not satisfied that Mr Salvador was suitable for release."