A WAVE of support has flooded in from city residents for a decision to keep the 'Monster of Worcester' behind bars.

The Worcester News today (Friday) revealed how David McGreavy, who murdered three children in Gillam Street during 1973, has been denied release by parole board officials.

News of his application for parole sent shockwaves through the city earlier this month and the possibility of his release was widely condemned.

McGreavy was dubbed the 'Monster of Worcester' after murdering three children and impaling their bodies on railings.

He slaughtered Paul Ralph, four, and his sisters Dawn, two, and nine-month-old Samantha in their Worcester home more than 40 years ago.

Paul had been strangled, Dawn was found with her throat cut, and Samantha died from a compound fracture to the skull.

McGreavy, a family friend and lodger, then impaled their mutilated bodies on the spiked garden railings of a house in Gillam Street, Rainbow Hill. He was jailed for life in 1973.

Worcester News readers took to Facebook to express their opinion on the parole board's decision.

Lee Kendrick said: "He should never step foot in Civilised society ever again. And anyone who does think he should be freed is sick!"

Andrew Holmes said: "Surprised he was even considered initially. The way he brutally killed the children, his actions afterwards and his unwillingness initially to admit his offence shows a very disturbed mind.

"There are many people serving full term sentences that have done a lot less than him."

Joining in, Ann Jones said: "Of course it's the right decision! He should NEVER be freed. Those poor children were robbed of their lives. He should have hung for what he did!!!. Rot in hell that's what I say!"

Julie Crow said: "Thank God justice has prevailed. If the death sentence had been a possibility, he would have been sent to the gallows years ago and quite rightly too"

Kristie Marie Grady added: "Decision extremely welcomed! Sick humans who take a life should have their 'life' taken away from them!!!"

A spokesman for the Parole Board added: "We can confirm that a panel of the board has not directed the release of David McGreavy.

"Under current legislation David McGreavy will be eligible for a further review within two years - the date of the next review will be set by the Ministry of Justice."