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| M25 killer Kenneth Noye to be freed from prison | M25 killer Kenneth Noye to be freed from prison |
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| The M25 road-rage killer Kenneth Noye is to be released from prison, the Parole Board has confirmed. | The M25 road-rage killer Kenneth Noye is to be released from prison, the Parole Board has confirmed. |
| Noye, 71, stabbed 21-year-old Stephen Cameron to death in an attack at the Swanley interchange of the M25 in Kent in 1996. | Noye, 71, stabbed 21-year-old Stephen Cameron to death in an attack at the Swanley interchange of the M25 in Kent in 1996. |
| Noye later claimed he killed Mr Cameron in self-defence during a road-rage fight. He was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 16 years in 2000. | Noye later claimed he killed Mr Cameron in self-defence during a road-rage fight. He was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 16 years in 2000. |
| The parole board said he no longer poses a risk to the public. | The parole board said he no longer poses a risk to the public. |
| Mr Cameron's father Ken told the BBC: "I'm gutted." | |
| When asked whether he had spoken to the parole board, he said: "Yes, they're letting him out." | |
| Noye's case was considered at a hearing on 9 May after it was referred by the Justice Secretary. | |
| The panel heard evidence from Noye's probation officer, from the official supervising his case in prison, and from a psychologist employed by the Prison Service who had assessed Noye's risks. | |
| A prison officer of governor grade also participated in the hearing. | |
| Noye, who first became eligible to be considered for release on 21 April 2015, also gave evidence to the panel. | |
| This was the third review of Noye's case by the Parole Board. | |
| Profile: Kenneth Noye | |
| The panel heard how Noye was of "good conduct and compliance" in prison and had "worked positively" with officials dealing with his case. | |
| The Parole Board said Noye "had demonstrated an ability to deal appropriately with potentially violent situations in prison and was clearly well motivated to avoid further offending in the community". | |
| The panel said it was satisfied that Noye met the test for release and was suitable for return to the community. | |
| He will have to reside at a designated address, be of good behaviour, and report as required for supervision or other appointments. | |
| There will be strict limitations on his contacts, movements and activities. |