Serial Killer Rose West Accused of Assault in Prison

Rose West, Britain's notorious female serial killer, currently incarcerated at HMP New Hall, has allegedly assaulted a younger inmate. The 72-year-old, who has been serving a whole-life sentence since her 1995 conviction for the murders of at least ten young women and girls with her husband Fred, reportedly groomed the vulnerable victim for weeks before the attack.

Sources indicate that West, who changed her name to Jennifer Jones in an attempt at anonymity, befriended the inmate in her twenties. Following the alleged assault, West was taken before a governor and has subsequently lost her 'enhanced' prisoner status and associated privileges, including extra canteen funds and workshop access.

This incident has raised concerns about West's continued dangerousness, despite her frail appearance. In the past, she has been described as a "master manipulator" who seeks out vulnerable individuals. Her prison history includes relationships with other high-profile inmates, such as Myra Hindley, and various alleged romantic entanglements with younger prisoners.