Ian Huntley, infamous for the Soham murders, remains in a medically induced coma after a savage beating in prison. He was reportedly struck up to 15 times with a metal pole in the attack at HMP Frankland.
Huntley Suffers Severe Head Trauma
Huntley, serving a whole-life sentence for the 2002 murders of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, was airlifted to hospital with severe head injuries. The attack left him critically injured, and he remains in a coma with no improvement in his condition.
Fellow Killer Suspected in Prison Assault
Police are investigating fellow inmate Anthony Russell, who is also serving a whole-life sentence for a triple murder spree. Russell was convicted in 2020 for killing three people, including a pregnant woman whom he raped before murdering. The prison has been placed on lockdown following the violent incident.
HMP Frankland on High Alert
- The attack happened last week.
- Huntley was hit up to 15 times.
- He was transported 19 miles by air ambulance.
- Lockdown remains in effect at the prison.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the prison system, highlighting ongoing risks even for high-profile offenders.
