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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mathilde Grandjean

Ian Huntley remains seriously ill after metal bar attack in prison

  • Soham killer Ian Huntley remains in a serious condition in hospital after being attacked by an inmate at HMP Frankland last Thursday.
  • Durham Constabulary confirmed on Sunday that the 52-year-old's condition had not changed overnight.
  • Reports suggest triple killer Anthony Russell allegedly assaulted Huntley with a metal bar in the prison workshop.
  • Russell, who received a whole-life tariff in 2021 for three murders, was reportedly detained following the incident.
  • This marks another attempt on Huntley's life, who was previously attacked and severely injured in 2010.

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