OUR SON'S KILLER HAS NEVER SAID SORRY.. HE REMAINS A DANGER TO HE PUBLIC

Andrew's family say Bonini is not ready for release and insist he must never live near them again

- BY MARCELLO MEGA

SICK child killer Mark Bonini has made a bid to be released from his life sentence for the murder of Andrew Morton.

Bonini, now 50, was jailed for life in August 2005 for murdering toddler Andrew, who was just two, with an air rifle he had modified to give it more power.

Andrew was in the arms of his brother Brian, who was taking him to the shops, when Bonini shot a pellet into his head.

Andrew's parents say their festive season has been a nightmare as they brace themselves for Bonini's possible release.

Sharon McMillan, 53, and Andy Morton, 50, who have another six children, have urged parole bosses to keep Bonini behind bars at a crucial hearing on January 15.

In a letter sent to the Parole Board for Scotland, they have also demanded that Bonini is banned from returning to Glasgow's Garthamlock, where they live, if he is released.

Sharon and Andy say in their emotional letter that son Brian remains deeply traumatised by his brother's murder.

They wrote: "Andrew was murdered, aged two, by Mark Bonini in March 2005 while being carried to the shops by his older brother, Brian.

"We should not need to spell out how traumatic that was for Brian. The impact is felt by all of us every day. Parents do not get over the death of a child.

"If they're lucky, they learn to manage their grief so they can continue to function in public.

"All that we have told you before about our family's loss remains as true now as it ever was, and that will not change.