Man set for release from prison after serving 21 years for phone robbery

BBC UK Sunday 13 September 2026, 20:56 UTC 1 min read

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Leroy Douglas has spent almost as long in prison as one of Wales' most notorious murderers.

Leroy Douglas (PERSON) Wales (LOCATION)

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