Lottery-winning rapist, 70, who scooped £7.2 million while on day release from prison has been granted full access to funds after a 15-year legal battle
Iorworth Hoare, originally from Seacroft, Leeds, bought the winning Lotto Extra ticket during his weekend leave from Leyhill open prison, Gloucestershire, in August 2004.
Hoare was released from prison in 2005, hadn't previously been granted full access to his winnings under conditions stipulated as part of his release. Iorworth Hoare, originally from Seacroft, Leeds, bought the winning Lotto Extra ticket during his weekend leave from Leyhill open prison, Gloucestershire, in August 2004.It was revealed Hoare had six previous convictions for rape and other sex offences dating back to 1973 when he was convicted of the attempted rape of Mrs Woodsman.