The Yorkshire Ripper is said to be seriously ill in hospital after refusing treatment for coronavirus despite his heart condition.
Peter Sutcliffe, 74, was taken back to top security HMP Frankland, Co Durham, on Tuesday after a five night stay in hospital.
On his return to the prison’s medical unit, he apparently began to complain of shortness of breath and chest pain. He tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday leading to his re-admission to the University Hospital of North Durham on Sunday.
The notorious serial killer is now understood to be gravely ill due to complications caused by the virus. Sources described him as ‘overweight’ and with ‘serious pre-existing health conditions’. “Given his age, Covid could easily finish him off,” said
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