Ex-Met Police Paedophile Dies in Jail After Cancer Battle
Paul Lamb, a disgraced former Metropolitan Police officer convicted of historic sexual offences, has died in prison. The 74-year-old was serving a hefty 17-and-a-half-year sentence after being found guilty of 19 sexual crimes spanning the 1970s and 1980s.
Sickening Crimes Spanning London and Yorkshire
Lamb’s vile acts included raping a girl under 16 while on duty in Islington in the 1970s. After moving to East Yorkshire, where he ran a children’s home, he committed two more rapes and numerous indecent assaults over three years.
Cancer Strikes Behind Bars
Diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after arriving at HMP Hull, Lamb battled the illness for just a year. His partner said a mastectomy first halted the cancer’s spread, but Lamb later stopped taking medication over side effect fears. Tragically, the cancer returned and he died on May 27, 2022 — hours after learning he had less than 48 hours to live.
Questions Over Prison Healthcare and Justice Served
Lamb’s shocking death shines a harsh spotlight on prison healthcare and the challenges in managing inmate illnesses. Though sentenced severely for his appalling crimes, the lack of detail around his medical care raises serious concerns. Meanwhile, Lamb’s victims continue to live with the trauma he inflicted decades ago.
