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Suffolk killer makes appeal bid Suffolk killer makes appeal bid
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A man found guilty of the murder of five women has lodged an application for an appeal. Suffolk serial killer Steve Wright has lodged an application for an appeal.
Steve Wright, 49, was jailed for life for the murders of the women, who all worked as prostitutes in Ipswich. Wright, 49, was jailed for life last month after being found guilty of the murders of five women, who all worked as prostitutes in Ipswich.
The bodies of Gemma Adams, Tania Nicol, Anneli Alderton, Paula Clennell and Annette Nicholls were found over a 10-day period near the town in 2006.The bodies of Gemma Adams, Tania Nicol, Anneli Alderton, Paula Clennell and Annette Nicholls were found over a 10-day period near the town in 2006.
Suffolk Police said Wright had formally lodged an application for permission to appeal against his convictions.Suffolk Police said Wright had formally lodged an application for permission to appeal against his convictions.
Wright was sentenced last month after a six-week trial at Ipswich Crown Court.Wright was sentenced last month after a six-week trial at Ipswich Crown Court.
Jurors unanimously found him guilty of all five murders.Jurors unanimously found him guilty of all five murders.
'New solicitor'
The naked bodies of the women, aged between 19 and 29, were found in December 2006.The naked bodies of the women, aged between 19 and 29, were found in December 2006.
Following the verdict some of the victims' families called for the death penalty to be reintroduced as punishment for Wright.
Wright was given a whole-life sentence and told he would spend the rest of his life in prison.
A Suffolk police spokeswoman said: "We have been informed by Ipswich Crown Court that Steve Wright has put in an application for leave to appeal against his convictions."
Julie Crosby, manager of Ipswich Crown Court, said: "We received an application yesterday from Wright's representative to appeal against his convictions.
"He has also applied for a representation order for a new solicitor.
"The paperwork has now been sent to the Court of Appeal in London, where it will be considered."