One of Britain's worst paedophiles dies in Bristol prison

One of Britain's worst paedophiles dies in Bristol prison

One of Britain's worst paedophiles who filmed himself abusing children as young as three has died in prison. Anthony Barron was serving life in prison after pleading guilty to 87 charges of sexual abuse of children including attempted rape, sexual assault and making indecent photographs.

The prison ombudsman confirmed on Sunday (August 10) that he died on July 18 at the age of 72 while serving at male sex offender prison HMP Ashfield, near Bristol. His cause of death has not been revealed.

Barron, formerly of Grove, in Oxfordshire, was sentenced at the age of 54 for a case described as the worst of its kind in his county. Currently the Prison and Probation Ombudsman is investigating his death and a report will be published in due