MacArthur released from prison

Malcolm MacArthur has been released from prison after serving more than 30 years for murder.

MacArthur released from prison
Wed, 19 Sep, 2012 - 08:42

Malcolm MacArthur has been released from prison after serving more than 30 years for murder.

He was handed a life sentence in 1982 for killing a nurse in Dublin's Phoenix Park.

The 66-year-old was approved for temporary release from Shelton Abbey prison on Monday, and is to be supervised by the probation service.

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