Prisoner Dale Cregan, convicted of the shocking murders of two unarmed policewomen, has gone on hunger strike at an East Yorkshire jail because he wants a transfer.
The 30-year-old was jailed for life in June for the ruthless murders of two unarmed policewomen and a father and son.
He is now refusing food at HMP Full Sutton, near Pocklington, reportedly in an attempt to get transferred to Strangeways prison in Manchester.
Strangeways is closer to the notorious gangster's hometown of Droylsden, Greater Manchester, and his family.
He is currently believed to be in segregation at Full Sutton to shield him from ongoing safety threats, with reports suggesting there is an underworld reward of £20,000 for anyone who damages his remaining good eye.
A Prison Service spokeswoman refused to comment on Cregan's status or condition, but added: "We take food refusal extremely seriously.
"If a prisoner chooses to refuse food for any reason, the Prison Service works with healthcare staff to monitor their physical and mental health.
"Prisoners who are considered mentally capable are entitled to refuse health interventions, provided they fully understand the consequences of their decision."
Cregan lured PCs Nicola Hughes, 23, and Fiona Bone, 32, to their deaths in a horrifying gun and grenade attack on September 18 last year.
He had gone on the run days before killing David Short, 46, last August after gunning down his son, Mark, 23, at the Cotton Tree Pub in Droylsden three months earlier.
He was given a whole life sentence at Preston Crown Court in June.
