Police killer Harry Roberts to be freed

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Looks like 'police killer' Harry Roberts is to be freed after serving 45 years - 18 years beyond his tarrif.

This is said to "spark considerable anger among police officers, many of whom believe he should never be let out".

Has this guy served his time? Isn't it compassionate to let him live his last years as a free man? He was probably institutionalised and I'd imagine he's been through some sort of programme to adapt to the outside world which has changed a lot since 1966.

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RemyMartin said:

I think you forgot the shock and outrage that Dale Cregan caused a few months ago. Killing of Police is always shocking. In my mind he should die inside, however I am of the view that if you kill in cold blood you shouldn't ever be a free man again.

Edited by RemyMartin on Thursday 23 October 13:04

Serious question: why is killing of the police always portrayed as so much worse than a killing of a civilian?

The Met's Chief Constable apparently tweeted his disgust at Roberts' release after 48 years. I bet he wouldn't have served that long if he had shot three plumbers and I've never known of a CC to tweet about specific cases before.