April Jones' murderer Mark Bridger has launched an appeal say her heartbroken family Bridger, 47, was convicted of murdering five-year-old April in May this year He is seeking to have his whole-life sentence either reduced or overturned 'It's like he's taunting us,' says devastated mother of the victim Child killer Mark Bridger has launched an appeal against his whole-life sentence for the murder of five-year-old April Jones. The girl's parents have spoken of their anger at the murderer's 'disgusting' court bid to have the sentence reduced or overturned. Paul and Coral Jones plan to attend an initial hearing at the Court of Appeal on January 24. Appeal: Mark Bridger, left, is appealing against his imprisonment for killing five-year-old April Jones, right Mrs Jones told The Sun that the family was being 'tortured' by Bridger, who was jailed in May after being found guilty of murder. 'It's disgusting,' she said. 'He's in prison where he belongs and he should stay there. 'He's just torturing my family with these legal battles. It's like he's taunting us, like he wants to show he's got the upper hand.' It is not known whether Bridger, 47, is attempting to have his conviction overturned completely, or just seeking a reduction in his sentence. He is one of just 49 prisoners currently serving a whole-life tariff, meaning that they will never be elibible for parole. Anguish: The victim's parents Coral and Paul Jones have spoken of their anger at hearing the news Jailed: Bridger is one of just 49 people in Britain currently serving whole life sentences Bridger has already sought compensation from prison authorities after he was attacked by another inmate in Wakefield Prison earlier this year, according to Mrs Jones. The father of six abducated April near her home in Machynlleth, Wales, on October 1 last year. The five-year-old's body has never been found. Police believe Bridger dismembered the schoolgirl's body before dumping the body parts at various locations in the hills, rivers and forests surrounding his home. The one-time lifeguard, who was also caught downloading child porn on his computer, claimed he accidentally ran over April and in the ensuing panic could not remember what he did with her body. The horrifying case helped fuel the debate about the easy availability of violent pornography online, which campaigners say encourages criminal behaviour. The Ministry of Justice refused to comment on the news of Bridger's appeal. The initial hearing will determine whether or not he is given leave to take his case forward.