Colin Pitchfork: Who is the convicted child rapist about to have parole hearing

A grieving mother has called for the government to “throw away the key” after it was announced that double child murderer Colin Pitchfork has been granted a fresh parole hearing - as the Justice Secretary seeks an urgent meeting over the decision. Pitchfork, 63, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years - later reduced to 28 - for raping and strangling 15-year-old schoolgirls Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in 1983 and 1986. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best o