The Libyan convicted of the Lockerbie bombing today formally dropped the second appeal against his conviction for the attack which killed 270 people.

A “compelling case” exists for releasing the cancer-stricken Lockerbie bomber on bail pending his appeal, a Scottish court heard today.

THE Lockerbie bomber could be freed from jail on bail in a week, it emerged last night.

THE Lockerbie bomber is battling “advanced stage” cancer, his lawyer said yesterday.