But a former inmate who served time with Tracy Connelly in a Northeast prison said no one could ever get close enough to hurt her. In one of the most shocking cases of childhood cruelty in the UK, Connelly’s son Peter, known as Baby P, died tragically after suffering 50 horrific injuries at his home in North London. But now his mom, who was sentenced to indefinite sentence for causing or allowing his 17-month-old to die, is preparing to be released. Read more: Retired Longbenton angry over thief who stole her bag when Storm Malik blew it up There was a national outcry last week when the release committee allowed Connelly to be released, meaning one of the UK’s most hated women could be back on the streets in a matter of weeks. It turned out that Connelly had allegedly asked for extra protection in prison, amid fears that inmates would try to attack her before she was released. Julie McAllister who spent time in jail with Baby P’s mom (Image: Newcastle Chronicle) But today a woman from Newcastle, who has spent time with Connelly at HMP Low Newton in Durham City, denied Connelly’s claims, saying it was just an attempt to gain a new identity after her release. Julie McAllister said that although she was disgusted with Connelly’s crime and her behavior in prison, no other inmate could ever get close enough to attack her. And the 44-year-old revealed how she struggled to control her anger when she saw Connelly laughing and joking during a group reading session in prison. Julie, from Kenton, said: “It’s absolutely rubbish for people to try to attack her. No one would have the chance. She is a very manipulative woman. There is no way anyone can approach her. She is very manipulative, and that is what he is doing now. ” Baby P (Image: PA / ITV News) It has been reported that Connelly feared for her safety after hearing the release that caused new publicity around her evil crime. A source said: “Tracy Connelly is paranoid that she will be attacked in the aftermath of the decision of the Parole Board. “The publicity surrounding her conditional release has sparked new anger against her in prison. She is again a scarred woman after holding her head down for years. “Tracy thinks she will be stabbed and is almost afraid to get out of her cell.” However, Julie, who has served several sentences at HMP Low Newton, says Connelly and other women convicted of serious child crimes are being held in separate circuits from other inmates. And he says it is a constant source of anger that the worst prisoners live in the best conditions. Read more related articles Read more related articles “You never see them,” he said. “Located on the F-Wing, they are autonomous apartments. They are all for murder or for harm to children. One left her baby to die. “People talk about them, but no one can approach them. They have the best conditions, but they have committed the worst crimes. They have their own apartments with showers and carpets. If you kill children, you seem to be laughing.” Julie, who once punched the serial killer of children Rose West in the prison dining room, was released from her most recent sentence in Low Newton just two weeks ago. During a previous spell in prison he once came face to face with Connelly when they both joined the prison reading group. And she describes how she and other inmates angrily watched Connelly control her laughing, joking and shouting orders at others. “She is a bad woman. I’m a mom and thinking about what she has done is horrible,” said Julie. “I’ve seen her manipulate people. I joined a reading group and she decided to come. She ‘s thick with thick hair, she’m very, very strong and very manipulative. “It simply came to our notice then. He was just looking at a book and saying, “Get me this book.” He treated people like puppets. “She was laughing with her head and I thought, ‘How can you do such a thing to a baby and laugh?’ HMP and YOI Low Newton Prison in Brasside, Durham County. (Image: Daily Mirror) “If I had ever hurt a baby, I could not laugh for the rest of my life. Seeing her laugh just drove me crazy. I had to stop myself from jumping over the table.” “But you have to be nice to her in prison because you do not want to lose your privileges.” The death of baby P and the missed opportunities to prevent it left the nation in horror. Despite 60 visits, social workers never tried to remove Peter from his mom’s care. Connelly was convicted of causing or allowing Peter’s death in 2009 and was sentenced to an indefinite prison sentence of at least five years. She was released in 2013, but was released from prison in 2015 after violating the terms of her license by selling nude photos of herself. Connelly’s hearing – the fourth since she was recalled to prison – took place on March 15 and 16 via video. Read more related articles Read more related articles The release committee has approved her release and is expected to be released in the coming weeks. A report on the parole hearing said: “At the time of her attack, risk factors included Ms. Connelly not managing certain aspects of her personality, entering into relationships quickly, prioritizing those relationships over anything else. another, to think a lot about sex and use sex. to help her feel better about herself. “The committee also looked at risk factors, including Ms. Connelly’s inability to control her extreme emotions, lifestyle, decision-making, low self-esteem, manipulative behavior, dishonesty, lack of empathy for the victim and her difficulties. to deal with anger feelings. “ The report concluded: “After examining the circumstances of the infringement and the length of stay on leave, the progress made in detention, the evidence presented at the hearing and the testimony of witnesses, the panel was satisfied that Ms Connelly she was fit to be released. “ Connelly’s partner Steven Barker, who was acquitted but sentenced to death of Baby P, is still serving a life sentence. His brother, Jason Owen, took at least three years, but returned to prison for a short time in 2013 after violating his release from prison. He is believed to be living under a new identity. Read more related articles Read more related articles