Freed Biggs will stay in hospital

GREAT Train Robber Ronnie Biggs will stay in hospital for at least a week after his release yesterday from prison on compassionate grounds, his son Michael said.

Sat, 08 Aug, 2009 - 01:00

Brian Farmer, London

Michael Biggs said his father, who has pneumonia, needed minor surgery and would not be fit to move until at least mid-August.

Justice Secretary Jack Straw said late on Thursday that he had decided to release Biggs on compassionate grounds.

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