Satellite TV and gym for Karen Buckley’s killer

The man who murdered Irish nurse Karen Buckley can watch satellite television and play games consoles in his cell as he serves his life sentence.

A top Scottish politician has called for a crackdown on prison “perks” after it emerged Alexander Pacteau, 21, will be able to avail of a number of sports and leisure activities in his maximum security prison.

Scottish media reported HM Prison Shotts has spent about €215,000 on 75 pieces of gym equipment for inmates.