A man who stabbed to death his girlfriend and their six-year-old son will learn today whether his legal bid to inherit her estate has been successful.

Moors murderer Ian Brady made his first public appearance in over 50 years, claiming his murder of five children was “petty” compared to the crimes committed by politicians.

Moors murderer Ian Brady wants to go to prison so he is "free to end his life", a mental health tribunal heard today.