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A VICTIM of John Worboys has warned there may be even more women abused by the black cab fiend yet to speak out.

The woman said she had been "living under a cloud" since finding out Worboys could walk free from prison - but said she finally felt relief after yesterday's High Court decision.

The woman bravely spoke out on Good Morning Britain this morning
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The woman bravely spoke out on Good Morning Britain this morningCredit: Good Morning Britain

Worboys, who was convicted of 19 serious sexual offences in 2009, had been cleared for release by the Parole Board, despite only serving eight years and eight months behind bars.

But the 60-year-old was was yesterday told he must remain behind bars after the Parole Board's decision to free him was ripped up by the High Court.

He now faces languishing in his cell at a top security prison until an entirely new panel meet to hear his case.

But speaking on Good Morning Britain this morning, one of his victims warned: "I just think, in my personal opinion, there's plenty more out there.

John Worboys victim opens up about attack to Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain
 John Worboys will remain behind bars for now after the Parole Board's decision to release him was knocked back
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John Worboys will remain behind bars for now after the Parole Board's decision to release him was knocked backCredit: PA:Press Association
The woman said she had been terrified of the idea that Worboys could be released
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The woman said she had been terrified of the idea that Worboys could be releasedCredit: Good Morning Britain

"In terms of how he is and his ability to do what he did - there's more out there, for sure.

"He's a threat."

She said that she had been terrified at the very idea that Worboys might walk free from jail, with the sick attacker having been to her house.

Speaking anonymously, the woman said she had lived in fear while the Parole Board's decision awaited examination, saying: "It's almost as if you were holding your breath for months, and then there was the relief of letting it go.

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The fiend used his role as a black cab driver to target women
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The fiend used his role as a black cab driver to target womenCredit: PA:Press Association

"That's how I felt yesterday and this morning - you have that spring in your step."

But she said she hoped her case was taken up again, having been told by prosecutors that her case was not needed at the time of Worboys' initial prosecution to ensure he was put behind bars.

Her calls come after lawyers for a number of victims yesterday said Worboys should be charged over more sex attacks.

Kim Harrison, a specialist abuse lawyer from Slater and Gordon, which represented 11 women - three of who were part of Worboys' original criminal trial - told Sun Online investigators needed to go back and look at the dozens of other cases for which he was not convicted.

She said: "I refuse to believe that not one of those cases don't meet the standards for prosecution.

"We can only have confidence in the justice system if we know that every possible case that met the threshold was examined.

"I'm not suggesting that every single case meets the threshold, I just find it incredible to believe that none of them do."

Susanna Reid praised the victims of John Worboys for their bravery at speaking out
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Susanna Reid praised the victims of John Worboys for their bravery at speaking outCredit: Good Morning Britain
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Other victims hugged in court after the stunning legal victory was announced yesterday.

The two victims who brought the case said  something had gone "badly wrong" with the Parole Board's decision to free him.

They said the Parole Board should have taken into account "critical evidence" of the "wider allegations" against Worboys.

Responding to the news, a Sun spokesman said: “First and foremost this is a day for the victims, who have fought bravely to take this case to court.

“But it is also a victory for transparency and for the free press in a matter of profound public interest.

"Today’s ruling is a landmark judgement in favour of open justice and will allow the decisions of the Parole Board to be subject to the scrutiny they deserve.

"This case has shown all too clearly the value of that work.”