Charles Bronson is ‘welcomed’ to attend ex-wife Paula Williamson’s funeral by her new lover as he plans to lay her to rest on her 39th birthday
- Convict Charles Bronson ‘welcome’ to attend ex-wife’s funeral later this month
- Paula Williamson, 38, was found dead by her new lover Peter Jones, 53, at home
- Bronson must apply for special purposes licence to leave HM Prison Woodhill
Peter Jones, 53, (pictured with Paula Williamson) said he would welcome her ex husband Charles Bronson to attend her funeral
The lover of notorious convict Charles Bronson’s ex-wife has said he is ‘welcome’ to attend her funeral set for her 39th birthday, it has emerged.
Paula Williamson, 38, was found lifeless on her bed by boyfriend Peter Jones, 53, on Monday after he fell asleep downstairs at their home.
The trucker driver, panicked by the situation, called for emergency services at 6.30am as he desperately tried to revive her, but she was pronounced dead 30 minutes later.
Her death is not being treated as suspicious, and the cause of death continues to be investigated.
Charles Bronson had married the former Coronation Street actress in 2017, but the pair divorced earlier this year following strains to the relationship.
It was however revealed earlier this week that Bronson hoped to be allowed out of prison to attend his ex-wife’s funeral.
And Mr Jones has said that he would be more than happy for criminal, known for his violent outbursts, to attend.
‘I would welcome him. We’re hoping to bury her on the day of her birthday,’ Mr Jones told the Sun.
Mr Jones also revealed that Mrs Williamson still had a special connection to Bronson, and wanted him to know first that she had started a new relationship after breaking up with him.
Charles Bronson had married the former Coronation Street actress in 2017, but the pair divorced earlier this year following strains to the relationship
‘Before we announced to everybody, she wanted to tell Charlie about me first, out of respect, which I completely agreed with.
‘If Charlie wanted to meet me, I would quite happily visit.’
Any prisoner can apply for a special purposes licence to leave jail for a maximum of four nights for a funeral, marriage or medical treatment.
Mr Jones hopes to lay his lover to rest on what would have been her 39th birthday, on August 19.
Bronson is said to be ‘shocked and upset’ by Paula’s death.
He is said to have spoken to his best man Rod Harrison at HMP Woodhill in Milton Keynes, where he is now held.