Luck shines even in jail!
A rapist and serial sex attacker serving life in a British prison has won seven million pounds (10.5 million euros, 12.8 million dollars) on the country's National Lottery, a report said on Tuesday.
Iorworth Hoare, 52, was on temporary weekend release at a bail hostel when his lucky numbers came up in Saturday's draw, the Sun newspaper reported.
Before the huge win, Hoare -- who was jailed for life in 1989 -- was considered a low-security detainee at Leyhill open prison in Gloucestershire, central England, and was allowed to spend weekends away.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. However now he was rich Hoare had been moved to a higher-security jail and refused leave, the Sun reported.
Under official prison guidelines, prisoners on day release or community projects are allowed to take part in the lottery and claim prizes.
In an editorial on Wednesday, the Sun demanded a change to the law to prevent "vermin" like Hoare becoming rich through such wins.
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