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Supporters rally outside HMP Wakefield for Charles Bronson release

Wakefield, England, United Kingdom · since Nov 2, 2026

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YESDay 2 and counting, since Nov 2.

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Why they are protesting
Supporters gathered to campaign for the release of prisoner Charles Bronson as he began his parole hearing.
What they want
The release of Charles Bronson from prison.
What changed
Nov 2: Supporters gathered outside HMP Wakefield holding placards and chanting for the release of Charles Bronson.
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What protesters want

  • Release Charles Bronson from prison

What authorities say

No official response reported in the sources.

The full story

Supporters gathered outside HMP Wakefield in England to campaign for the release of Charles Bronson. Demonstrators chanted slogans, held banners, and displayed a giant cross outside the facility. The gathering coincided with Bronson's two-day parole board hearing to determine whether he should be released, moved to a general population wing, or transferred to an open prison. According to reports, Bronson has spent decades in custody following a 1974 armed robbery conviction and subsequent sentence extensions. No official response or statement from prison authorities regarding the protest itself was detailed in the sources.

Timeline

  1. Protesters gathered outside HMP Wakefield with banners and chanted for the release of Charles Bronson.12

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