Experts said Venables posed only 'trivial' risk

A PSYCHIATRIC assessment of James Bulger killer Jon Venables compiled in 2000, prior to his release, said he posed only a "trivial" risk to the public, it was reported.

By The Newsroom

Published 10th Mar 2010, 08:45 BST

Updated 10th Mar 2010, 10:41 BST

The account formed part of the legal case for Venables' release under a new identity.

The document also stated that Venables had "come to terms" with the killing of the toddler.