Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Road rage killer Noye is back on the streets in 6 weeks
Tears and outrage of victim’s dad
THE dad of road rage victim Stephen Cameron told of his fury last night after it was revealed killer Kenneth Noye could be allowed to roam free from prison within weeks.
Ken Cameron had hoped the Brink’s-mat gangster would spend many more years behind bars for stabbing his 21-year-old son to death in 1996.
But the 71-year-old told how he broke down after hearing Justice Secretary David Lidington had authorised Noye’s move to an open prison ahead of his release, possibly just six weeks away. It means the brutal murderer will be allowed out for day trips and work placement.
Ken said: “I feel totally let down. I’ve had a few tears today. That’s not justice for Stephen. In open prison Noye will have day trips out and can go home for Christmas. That’s not justice. I’m gutted. I was told today he’s been a really good boy, has done an anger management course and rehabilitation courses so he doesn’t reoffend. He says what they want to hear and knows how to play the game because he’s spent half his life in prison.
“The justice system has let us down. He had a fight with Stephen, he instigated it but Stephen gave him a good hiding so he went to his car to get a knife. He could have driven off but decided to go back and murder Stephen. He should be in for at least 25 years.”
Stephen’s mum Toni died last year at the age of 73 after catching a superbug. Ken added: “I’m pleased she’s not around to see this. Toni would be
so despondent. She used to