In the UK, Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs is to launch an appeal against his 28 year prison sentence.

Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs was waking up behind bars today for the first time in 35 years.

Ronnie Biggs has arrived at Belmarsh Prison.

Biggs plans to seek a hearing before the Court of Appeal in respect of his outstanding sentence, his legal team said in a statement outside court.

The Great Train Robber, Ronnie Biggs, has been sent to Belmarsh Prison in south-east London after a brief hearing in West London Magistrates Court this afternoon.

Ronnie Biggs is due to appear before a Magistrates Court in London later today after he was arrested following 35 years on the run in Brazil.

About 60 police officers were waiting at the airfield’s entrances in seven police vans and at least three police cars to welcome penniless Biggs, who has suffered three strokes and can no longer speak properly.

Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs touched down in the UK today after 35 years on the run.

Ronnie Biggs is on a plane back to England after 31 years on the run in Brazil.