Overview
- The Parole Board has denied Worboys' latest bid for release, saying he remains a high risk of further serious sexual offences and will be eligible for review in about two years.
- Survivor Carrie Johnson, who has waived anonymity, told broadcasters she has been contacted by more women and estimated there could be “up to 1,000, if not more” victims based on his years driving a taxi.
- Worboys was first jailed in 2009 for 19 sexual offences against 12 named victims and received further life terms in 2019 after admitting additional attacks dated between 2000 and 2008.
- The ITV dramatisation Believe Me has prompted fresh messages to survivors and police appeals for anyone with historic allegations to contact detectives as forces say investigations and charging rates have improved.
- Campaigners and survivors say police handling of early reports was poor, that Worboys may have attacked beyond London, and they are urging better long‑term support for people who come forward and for any reopened inquiries.