Durham Constabulary has issued a major update as Ian Huntley – one of Britain’s most notorious murderers – has died following an attack inside HMP Frankland
Soham killer Ian Huntley has died after he was attacked in prison.
The former school caretaker was serving life with a minimum term of 40 years for the murder of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002. He was brutally smashed with a metal pole inside HMP Frankland last month, and had been fighting for his life in hospital.
Last night, reports emerged suggesting his life support machine had been switched off at around lunchtime. His mum was involved in that decision, it was claimed. It was also said that the attack left him blind.
Huntley was attacked inside HMP Frankland (Image: Andy Stenning/Daily Mirror)
“Ian Huntley, 52, was taken to hospital with serious injuries following an incident in the workshop on the morning of Thursday, February 26.
“A police investigation into the circumstances of the incident is ongoing. A file is being prepared for the Crown Prosecution Service for consideration for charges.”
A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said: “The murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman remains one of the most shocking and devastating cases in our nation’s history, and our thoughts are with their families.”
The former school caretaker was serving life with a minimum term of 40 years for the murder of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002 ( Image: ENTERPRISE NEWS AND PICTURES)
The 52-year-old suffered severe brain trauma in the attack. After the vicious assault, the double murderer was rushed to hospital in an ambulance, with armed police forming an escort in front and behind. Two prison guards and an armed officer were inside the ambulance during the high-security operation.
A source said: “He was placed in an induced coma because he was so close to death. The team from the helicopter travelled with him but he could not be evacuated by air in case of any complications. He was transported by road because he was in a coma; this helps to keep him stable.
“The helicopter then travels to the hospital to collect the medics. Two armed officers are guarding Huntley around the clock at the hospital.”
