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 violent prisoner", 70, was awaiting a decision on whether his 50-year stay in jail would end this week.
During the hearing he was described as having a "romanticised" view of violent incidents in the past, as well as holding "anti-authoritarian views" and being "suspicious" of the motives of others.
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. Nor did the panel recommend to the Secretary of State that he should be transferred to an open prison."
Bronson likened his experience in front of the Parole Board to being on BBC programme The Apprentice.
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Does Charles Bronson have children?
Michael Jonathan Peterson is the only known son of the UK’s most violent prisoner Charles Bronson.
He was named after his father, who was then known as Michael Peterson.
He was born in 1972, the same year his parents, Bronson and Irene Dunroe married.
At the time Bronson was working as an industrial painter.
In 2001, the Sunday Mirror reported that Irene’s second husband Brian “treated Michael as his own”.
Michael has so far never spoken publicly about his father.
Who is Eira Peterson?
Eira Peterson is the mother of "Britain's most notorious prisoner" Charles Bronson.
She is originally from Aberystwyth, Wales.
Bronson is one of Eira and Joe Peterson's three sons.
When was Charles Bronson first arrested?
His campaign of crimes include holding 11 people hostage across nine sieges with victims being governors, doctors and even his own solicitor.
He has also spent time in solitary confinement and specialist units for his violent outbursts towards other inmates.
In 1974 he was jailed for seven years after being convicted of armed robbery – which was extended by nine months after he attacked a fellow prisoner with a glass jug.
Charles Bronson described his violent past
Speaking via video link in court earlier this month, Charles Bronson described how his life descended into violence.
“I love boxing, my father was a great champion boxer, it is a fraternity, it is a family … we used to box in prison but they are run by namby-pamby people now,” Charles Bronson said.
Bronson later told the hearing: “I lost the plot in prison”, adding: “The only thing I knew was violence.”
What is parole?
"Parole" means a prisoner is able to leave jail or be released from custody before the end of their sentence.
It is a temporary or permanent release of a prisoner who agrees to certain conditions before the completion of the maximum sentence period.
Conditions of parole often include things such as obeying the law, refraining from drug and alcohol use, avoiding contact with victims, getting a job and meeting with a parole officer.
The term actually backdates to the Middle Ages, when prisoners were released if they gave their word.
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What are Charles Bronson's most famous pieces of artwork?
Some of Bronson's most notable drawings and paintings are titled Flowery Dell is a Living Hell, The birdman and Life with the penguin.
Others include the "Dirty Dozen" collection which depicted 12 of the "most evil" people Bronson has encountered during his time behind bars.
What has Charles Bronson said about his parole?
Ahead of his parole hearing Bronson said he could "taste freedom".
In part one of the Bronson: Fit To Be free? documentary, he can be seen calling his son George.
During the call, Bronson says: ''I’ve got a horrible, violent, nasty past, but I've never killed anybody and I’ve never hurt a woman.
"I’m focused, I’m settled, I can actually smell and taste freedom like I’ve never, ever done in my life.
“I’m now anti-crime and anti-violence. So why the f*** am I still in prison?”
He has claimed that he is now a peaceful man and now wants to be able to concentrate on his art.
Where is Charles Bronson from?
Bronson was born in Luton in 1952.
His family then moved to Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, when Bronson was a teenager.
However, he later returned to Luton – which he refers to as his hometown.
Parole Board unsure of what is stopping Charles Bronson from being violent
Today, as it denied Charles Bronosn's bid for freedom, the criminal's Parole Board questioned what exactly is preventing him from committing further violent crimes.
Its statement said: "In the panel's view, it is unknown exactly what is containing Mr Salvador's risk.
"It is unclear whether the strong external controls of custody are mainly responsible or whether his attitudes have genuinely changed."
Public divided on parole board decision
Following the news that Charles Bronson has been denied freedom once again, Brits rushed to social media to give their thoughts.
One Twitter user wrote: “Wow what reason are they deny him Parole? On what grounds?”
While another added: “Wow! The man has served his time over & over.”
However, others feel it was the correct decision, with one user writing: “Good – public safety comes first.”
Charles Bronson ‘not ashamed’ of his life
Speaking in court during his parole hearing, Charles Bronson said while he isn’t proud of his life, he also won’t be ashamed of his actions.
He said: “I am not proud of my life but I am certainly not ashamed of it.”
Bronson was arrested after a slew of crimes, including holding 11 people hostage across nine sieges with victims being governors, doctors and even his own solicitor.
Charles Bronson 'quick to judge others'
Charles Bronson lives "rigidly by his own rules" and is "quick to judge others" the criminal's Parole Board noted today.
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.
"His positive progress has to be assessed in the context of him being held in a highly-restrictive environment."
Bronson's Parole Board denied the infamous criminal his bid for freedom this morning.
Psychologist claims Bronson has PTSD
During his parole hearing earlier this month, a psychologist claimed Charles Bronson suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.
The psychologist told the panel Bronson suffered "brutal and unacceptable" treatment behind bars.
The infamous prisoner was held in solitary confinement for much of his time in jail.
Bronson learnt of his fate from a letter
Britain's 'most violent' lag learnt of his fate this morning via a letter sent to his cell, reports Sky News.
The prisoner had his bid for freedom denied by his Parole Board today, after spending much of the last 50 years behind bars.
How long has Charles Bronson been in prison?
Charles Bronson has spent most of the last half-century in jail.
Bronson, 70, was first arrested in 1974 and has spent most of the time since then in prison.
The infamous criminal said he deserved “a good 35 years” of his 40+ year jail sentence but is now reformed.
Bronson pleaded for his freedom at parole hearing
Earlier this month, Charles Bronson had pleaded with his Parole Board to be freed after almost 50 years behind bars.
He said: "Give a man a break. We could be sitting around this table until the cow jumps over the moon talking the same old crap.
"I'm just a normal geezer wanting to get on with his life."
Bronson made 'genuine progress' despite decision to DENY freedom
Speaking today, Charles Bronson's Parole Board explained its reason for denying the infamous criminal his freedom.
The Board said he "lacks the skills" needed to deal with public life.
However, they added that "genuine progress" had been made.
The summary added: "The panel accepted that Mr Salvador genuinely wants to progress and that he is motivated to work towards his release.
"It thought that there was evidence of improved self-control and better emotional management.
"However, the panel was mindful of his history of persistent rule breaking and that Mr Salvador sees little wrong with this.
"He lives his life rigidly by his own rules and code of conduct and is quick to judge others by his own standards. His positive progress has to be assessed in the context of him being held in a highly restrictive environment.
"In the panel's view, it is unknown exactly what is containing Mr Salvador's risk. It is unclear whether the strong external controls of custody are mainly responsible or whether his attitudes have genuinely changed."
Bronson denied open prison bid
Charles Bronson's Parole Board also denied him the chance to be transferred to an open prison today.
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.
“Nor did the panel recommend to the Secretary of State that he should be transferred to an open prison.”
Bronson 'lacked the skills' for public life
Explaining why infamous criminal Charles Bronson, 70, had his parole denied today, the Parole Board said he: "lacks the skills to manage future violence."
Bronson has spent most of the past 48 years behind bars, apart from two brief stints of freedom where he reoffended.
His first conviction was in 1974 when he was 21 and was jailed for seven years for robbery, aggravated burglary, assault with intent to rob and possession of a firearm.
Why was Bronson's parole denied?
Charles Bronson had his bid for freedom today, but why was the decision made?
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.
"Nor did the panel recommend to the Secretary of State that he should be transferred to an open prison."
Public divided on parole board decision
Following the news that Charles Bronson has been denied freedom once again, Brits rushed to social media to give their thoughts.
One Twitter user wrote: "Wow what reason are they deny him Parole? On what grounds?"
While another added: "Wow! The man has served his time over & over."
However, others feel it was the correct decision, with one user writing: "Good - public safety comes first."
When is a prisoner eligible for parole?
Offenders who have a fixed term or determinate sentence are likely to be released halfway through their sentence if they are not deemed a risk to the public.
In these cases, a parole board is not involved.
But prisoners who have been given terms of four years or more or who have committed serious or violent crimes must be reviewed before release.
Inmates with life and indeterminate sentences will be contacted three years before their tariff runs out.
The Parole Board then determines whether or not the offender will be granted release – a decision that typically takes six months to be reached.
Charles Bronson is dreaming of a ‘nice fry up’
Speaking in court during his parole hearing, infamous British criminal Charles Bronson revealed the one food he can’t wait to eat.
He told his parole hearing that he dreams of going to a “greasy spoons” for a “nice fry up.”
Bronson, 70, has spent much of the last 40 years behind bars.
Unfortunately for the infamous prisoner, his parole board announced he would have to wait for freedom once again today.