Roy Whiting, the notorious child murderer responsible for the abduction and killing of eight-year-old Sarah Payne in 2000, was left bloodied and injured after being stabbed in a jail attack at HMP Wakefield over the weekend.
The paedophile, who has been serving a life sentence since 2002 for the heinous crime against Sarah Payne, was attacked at the high-security prison, famously nicknamed “Monster Mansion,” where he is incarcerated.
According to reports, Whiting was targeted by fellow inmates in the attack, resulting in minor injuries. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Whiting’s history of attacks in prison includes being knifed by fellow inmates who screamed racial slurs at him, as well as being beaten by other offenders. He has faced multiple assaults during his time behind bars, reflecting the hatred and revulsion felt towards him by fellow prisoners.
Sarah Payne’s murder shocked the nation and led to significant changes in legislation regarding child protection. Her body was discovered 17 days after her disappearance, triggering a nationwide manhunt and a wave of public outcry.
Whiting’s conviction in 2002 for the abduction, murder, and subsequent concealment of Sarah’s body marked the culmination of one of the most high-profile criminal cases in recent British history.
The Prison Service confirmed that Whiting received medical treatment for his injuries following the recent attack. However, they declined to provide further details, citing an ongoing police investigation.
The vicious attack on Whiting underscores the deep-seated animosity towards him within the prison system, reflecting the enduring impact of his despicable crimes on both his victim’s family and society as a whole.
