Soham murderer Ian Huntley seriously injured in prison attack

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Robyn VinterFebruary 26, 2026 at 03:01 PM

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Ian Huntley, the convicted murderer of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, was seriously injured in a prison assault at HMP Frankland in County Durham on Thursday morning. Police were alerted to the incident, in which Huntley reportedly suffered serious injuries after being attacked, possibly with a metal pole. He was transported to a hospital for treatment. Durham constabulary has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault and are working with prison staff. Huntley is serving a life sentence for the 2002 murders of the two 10-year-old girls in Soham, Cambridgeshire, a case that garnered significant national attention.

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