Train robber Biggs awaits release

Aug 6th, 2009 - BBC NEWS

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Biggs has suffered several strokes and is fed through a tube

Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs is preparing for his formal release from prison after being granted freedom on compassionate grounds.

Biggs is severely ill with pneumonia and Justice Secretary Jack Straw approved his release on Thursday after being told he is not likely to recover.

The Ministry of Justice is expected to sign-off Biggs's licence conditions later, granting his formal release.

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