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Soham Killer Huntley Attacked in Prison
26 Feb
Summary
- Ian Huntley, convicted of Soham murders, was seriously injured.
- The assault occurred this morning at HMP Frankland in County Durham.
- A police investigation is underway into the prison incident.
Soham murderer Ian Huntley sustained serious injuries following an assault within HMP Frankland in County Durham this morning, February 26, 2026. He was discovered in a critical condition and subsequently transported to a hospital for treatment.
Authorities were alerted to the incident at approximately 9:23 AM. Emergency services, including ambulance crews and the Great North Air Ambulance Service, responded to the scene. The circumstances surrounding the attack are now the subject of a police investigation.
Huntley is currently serving a life sentence for the 2002 murders of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, with a minimum term of 40 years. Prison officials stated that they are cooperating with the ongoing police inquiry.
