Soham Killer in Critical Condition After Spiked Pole Assault at HMP Frankland
Ian Huntley, the convicted Soham murderer, is critically injured and unlikely to survive after a savage attack in prison. The 52-year-old, serving a life sentence for the murder of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, remains unconscious and on life support following a violent beating at HMP Frankland in County Durham.
Blinded and Brain-Damaged
Sources report Huntley was struck up to 15 times with a spiked metal pole by fellow prisoner Anthony Russell, a 43-year-old triple killer and rapist, during a prison workshop on February 26. Huntley’s head was reportedly “split in two,” and he suffered severe brain trauma and damage to his eyes, leaving him blind.
“He is highly unlikely to pull through,” a source told The Sun. “His condition has not improved despite doctors’ efforts. It could be days or weeks before he dies. Few will shed a tear.”
Another insider revealed, “They have been doing brain stem tests and the results don’t look good for Huntley. If he survives, he’ll be blind and barely recognisable.”
Family Desperate and Police Yet to Arrest Suspect
Huntley’s mother, 71-year-old Lynda Richards, has travelled 175 miles from Lincolnshire to be by his side amid the grim prognosis. Doctors reportedly gave him just a 5% chance of survival following the attack.
Russell allegedly bragged, “I’ve done it! I’ve killed him, I’ve killed him!”
Durham Constabulary confirmed a 52-year-old man remains in hospital with serious injuries but has not made any arrests. A Prison Service spokesperson said: “It would be inappropriate to comment while police investigate.”
Background: The Soham Murders
- Ian Huntley was convicted in 2004 for the murders of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002.
- The killings shocked the nation and led to widespread changes in child protection laws.
- He is currently serving a life sentence at the maximum-security HMP Frankland.
