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Suffolk serial killer Steve Wright has lodged an application for an appeal.Suffolk serial killer Steve Wright has lodged an application for an appeal.
Wright, 49, was jailed for life last month after he was found guilty of the murders of five women, who all worked as prostitutes in Ipswich.Wright, 49, was jailed for life last month after he was 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. Wright's application for leave to appeal against the convictions has been sent to the Court of Appeal, Ipswich Crown Court said.
Suffolk Police said Wright had formally lodged an application for permission to appeal against his convictions. Brian Adams, the father of victim Gemma Adams, accused Wright of wasting time and money.
Wright was sentenced last month after a six-week trial at Ipswich Crown Court. Appeal 'incredible'
Jurors unanimously found him guilty of all five murders. He said: "How much longer will he be allowed to continue wasting taxpayers' money?
'New solicitor' "Judging by the overwhelming evidence against him and the speed with which the jury made up their minds about his guilt, it's just incredible that he would be allowed to make an appeal.
"It's about time he came clean and stopped wasting everyone's time."
Wright was sentenced after a six-week trial at Ipswich Crown Court where jurors unanimously found him guilty of all five murders.
The bodies of Ms Adams, Tania Nicol, Anneli Alderton, Paula Clennell and Annette Nicholls were found over a 10-day period near the town in 2006.
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.
The women were all found dead on the outskirts of Ipswich
Wright was given a whole life sentence and told he would spend the rest of his life in prison.
Following the verdict some of the victims' families called for the death penalty to be reintroduced as punishment for Wright.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. After the appeal was announced Wright's half-brother, Keith Wright, said: "...I can't see where he can get new evidence now.
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." "I don't want him to put everybody through it again if he is just trying to get out of it."
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."
Mrs Crosby added she could not comment on the grounds on which Wright had said he was appealing.