Ian Huntley Attacker Allegedly Boasted 'I've Done It' After Prison Assault
Ian Huntley, the notorious Soham murderer, was attacked in the workshop of HMP Frankland near Durham on Thursday morning. The 52-year-old remains in a serious condition in hospital with head injuries following the assault, which involved a metal pole.
Details of the Violent Incident
According to reports from The Sun and the Daily Record, the alleged attacker struck Huntley six times with a metal pole, knocking him unconscious. A source described his condition as "touch and go" after the violent assault. The Press Association reported that Huntley was left lying in a pool of blood at the scene.
Durham Constabulary confirmed that a prisoner, believed to be Huntley, was attacked and subsequently taken to hospital for treatment. Police forensic teams have been examining the workshop throughout the day to gather evidence related to the assault.
Alleged Boast and Suspect Identification
Newspaper reports indicate that the alleged attacker cried out "I've done it, I've done it" immediately after striking Huntley. This three-word boast has become a focal point of the investigation into the motives behind the assault.
A Durham Constabulary spokesman stated: "The 52-year-old prisoner who was injured during this morning's assault in the workshop at HMP Frankland remains in a serious condition in hospital following treatment for head injuries."
Police have identified a suspect in connection with the attack—a male prisoner in his mid-40s. While he has not been formally arrested, he remains in detention within the prison as the investigation continues.
History of Attacks on Huntley
This assault represents the latest in a series of attempts on Huntley's life while he serves his prison sentence. The former Soham Village College caretaker was believed to have been under close observation to prevent similar attacks, given his notoriety.
Huntley is serving a life sentence with a recommendation that he serves a minimum of 40 years for the murders of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. The girls were murdered on August 4, 2002, after leaving a family barbecue to buy sweets in Soham, Cambridgeshire.
In 2010, robber Damien Fowkes slashed Huntley with a makeshift weapon, inflicting a severe, gaping cut to the left side of his neck that required 21 stitches. Fowkes later asked a prison officer: "Is he dead? I hope so," describing Huntley as a "notorious child killer, both inside prison and in society in general."
The latest attack underscores the ongoing danger Huntley faces within the prison system due to the nature of his crimes and his high-profile status as a convicted child murderer.
