Lauren Jeska | |
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Born | Lancaster, Lancashire, England | 5 September 1974
Alma mater | Oxford University Leeds University |
Known for | Attempted murder of Ralph Knibbs |
Criminal charges | Attempted murder, assault occasioning actual bodily harm |
Criminal penalty | 18 years imprisonment |
Criminal status | Imprisoned at HM Prison Foston Hall |
Lauren Jeska (born 5 September 1974)[1] is a British former fell runner from Lancaster. Jeska, a trans woman,[2] was convicted of the attempted murder of Ralph Knibbs, HR manager for UK Athletics after Knibbs investigated Jeska's eligibility to compete as a woman.