M25 rapist Antoni Imiela considered for parole a week after board orders release of John Worboys

Antoni Imiela: The M25 rapist is being considered for parole
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M25 rapist Antoni Imiela is being considered for parole.

Imiela, 63, was handed seven life sentences for the rape of nine women and girls and was jailed in 2004.

The decision, confirmed by the Parole Board on Thursday morning, came a week after it emerged “London black cab rapist” John Worboys would be freed.

Imiela became known as the M25 rapist because many of his attacks happened near the motorway. His crimes took place in London, Surrey, Kent, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Birmingham.

The Parole Board said Imiela’s case had been referred for a parole review, which could take six months.

M25 rapist: Antoni Imiela when he was convicted
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A Parole Board spokeswoman said: “We can confirm that the Ministry of Justice has referred the case of Antoni Imiela for an parole review.

“The review is following the standard six month process for all indeterminate sentence prisoners and will be reviewed on the papers in the first instance.

“The review may be concluded on the papers or alternatively it may be directed to an oral hearing.”

Last night a source close to the case told the Sun newspaper it is “inconceivable” Imiela is being considered for release.

The release of Worboys, 60, who is thought to be one of Britain’s worst sex offenders, emerged after a parole board found he was no longer dangerous and ordered his release.

He was jailed for life in 2009 when he was convicted of 19 offences and ordered to serve a minimum sentence of eight years.

A panel of experts ruled the cab driver should be freed directly from top-security Wakefield Prison.

Imiela is also held at Wakefield, which is known as “Monster Mansion”.

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