Conviction of man for Lin and Megan Russell murders reviewed after Levi Bellfield confession

Exclusive: Levi Bellfield has twice confessed to 1996 murders despite Michael Stone spending 26 years in prison for the crime

The conviction of Michael Stone, who has served 26 years in prison for the murders of Lin Russell and her daughter Megan, is being reviewed by the criminal cases review commission after a confession by the serial killer Levi Bellfield.

In a reversal of a decision made three months ago in which the CCRC had said there was no realistic prospect of Stone's conviction being overturned at the court of appeal, the statutory body responsible for investigating alleged miscarriages of justice has said it will begin a fresh review.