Child killer Colin Pitchfork is denied parole

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Colin Pitchfork raped and murdered two schoolgirls. Credit: BPM Media

A double killer, who was jailed for raping and murdering two Leicestershire schoolgirls, has been refused parole.

Colin Pitchfork killed two 15-year-olds in the 1980s and was the first person to be convicted using DNA evidence.

The 56-year-old was given a life sentence in 1988 for raping and murdering Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth.

The Parole Board has said: “We can confirm that a panel of the Board has not directed the release of Mr Colin Pitchfork.

"Under current legislation Mr Pitchfork will be eligible for a further review within two years. The date of the next review will be set by the Ministry of Justice.”

Pitchfork has 28 days to appeal against the refusal.