Yorkshire Ripper will not face further charges

Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, will not be charged with any further offences, West Yorkshire Police has confirmed.

Sutcliffe, 71, who is serving 20 life terms for murdering 13 women and attempting to kill seven more between 1976 and 1981, was reported to have been interviewed by detectives last year over allegations that he may have been responsible for further attacks.

However, Detective Superintendent Jim Dunkerley said yesterday: “At this moment in time, West Yorkshire Police has no intention to seek a CPS decision to charge Peter Sutcliffe with any further matters.”