Scottish nurse jailed for murder of patients loses appeal

Colin Campbell, formerly known as Colin Norris, was found guilty 17 years ago of killing four women.

A Scottish nurse jailed for life for murdering four elderly patients is to pursue grounds for his case to be heard at the Supreme Court after losing his appeals against the convictions.

Colin Campbell, formerly known as Colin Norris, was found guilty 17 years ago of killing the women and of attempting to murder a fifth, by injecting them with insulin.

After considering evidence from medical experts, appeal judges in London concluded they have no doubt about the safety of any of Campbell’s convictions.

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