Jon Venables has girlfriend

JAMES Bulger killer Jon Venables has a girlfriend who knows of his past and child images conviction.

The woman was reportedly told his true identity when they became serious.

It is claimed she was at his house when police found his child abuse images and plans jail visits.

There is no suggestion she knew of his activities.

Yesterday the Ministry of Justice declined to comment on claims an inmate identified and threw boiling water at Venables, 35.