Helen McCourt's murderer released from prison

A man jailed over the murder of 22-year-old Helen McCourt has been freed from prison despite never revealing where he hid her remains.

Ian Simms, 63, was convicted of killing Helen who disappeared in Merseyside in 1988. Her body has never been found.

Her family urged the government to deny parole to killers who do not disclose the location of their victims' remains.

Marie McCourt, Helen's mum, says she's shocked that Simms has been released.

Conor McGinn is the Labour MP for St Helens North. He gave his reaction to the news to Granada Reports.