The sadistic young brothers who tortured two boys almost to death will enjoy lifelong anonymity.

The pair are likely to be freed from custody within six years, before they reach the age of 18.

Then, say lawyers, they are likely to be granted the same freedom from identification given to the two boys responsible for the 1993 killing of two-year-old James Bulger.

The brothers, aged ten and 11 at the time of the attack, are housed in separate secure units where every comfort is provided for them - costing taxpayers more than £420,000 a year.

As part of their rehabilitation they are offered a range of activities including dance classes, cooking lessons and computer games.

Commenter: These aren't children, they're monsters. I don't care how old they are. We're so caught up in fostering children's self esteem and thinking that children are innocent lambs etc... that discipline has gone out the window. The punishment does NOT fit the crime. These 2 should be outed and their names should be published. Once they get anonymity, they'll go right on torturing and killing others. What a sick waste of space.