251 prisoners too dangerous to ever be freed

'Beastie House' 7 among criminals with Orders for Lifelong Restriction

- NORMAN SILVESTER

HUNDREDS of prisoners may never be released from jail because they are considered too dangerous.

Figures obtained by the Sunday Mail have revealed there are 251 convicted criminals who could spend the rest of their lives behind bars if the Parole Board considers them too high risk.

The cons have been issued with Orders for Lifelong Restriction (ORL), which are imposed on those who H commit serious al violent offences where there is a likelihood of reoffending.

Of the 251 prisoners issued with an OLR, 191 have committed sex crimes, including seven members of one of Scotland's biggest child sex abuse rings.

The group carried out horrific abuse and violence on young victims in a Glasgow drug den dubbed "the beastie house".