Sarah Everard Killer Wayne Couzens Reportedly Terrified of Prison Attack
Wayne Couzens, the former Metropolitan Police officer who murdered Sarah Everard in 2021, is said to be living in fear of a violent attack behind bars. This comes in the wake of the recent assault on fellow inmate Ian Huntley at HMP Frankland in County Durham.
Couzens Cowers in Cell at Maximum Security Prison
According to sources, the 53-year-old killer is cowering in his cell at the same maximum security facility where Huntley was attacked. The Soham killer was left blind after the incident in a prison workshop on February 26 and is not expected to regain consciousness.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "He’s petrified. He’s told people he fears he’ll be next and is the number one target now after the Huntley attack."
Heightened Fear During Anniversary Period
The timing of this report coincides with the fifth anniversary of Sarah Everard's murder, which has placed Couzens under increased scrutiny. The source added: "This week marks the fifth anniversary of Sarah’s murder and has put him even more in the spotlight. Couzens is really scared and isn’t a tough or imposing bloke, either."
Couzens' background as a former police officer and the notorious nature of his crime are believed to put him at greater risk within the prison system.
Prison Security Measures Implemented
In response to the attack on Huntley, prison staff at HMP Frankland have reportedly conducted searches for weapons and confined many inmates to their cells as a precautionary measure.
The source continued: "A lot of prisoners do not feel safe in there after what happened to Huntley and to Ian Watkins." Watkins, the former Lostprophets singer and convicted paedophile, was stabbed to death at Wakefield Prison in West Yorkshire last October.
Life Sentence Without Parole
Wayne Couzens received a whole life order in 2021 for the abduction, rape, and murder of Sarah Everard. This sentence means he will spend the remainder of his life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The case continues to draw significant public attention, particularly during anniversary periods that commemorate Sarah Everard's tragic death.
