Ian Huntley's Prison Routine Changes Made Him 'Easier Target' for Attack
A prison insider has claimed that child killer Ian Huntley made two significant changes to his routine at HMP Frankland before a brutal assault left him fighting for his life. The Soham murderer was reportedly discovered lying in a pool of blood in his cell at the County Durham prison on Thursday.
Huntley, aged 52, was airlifted to a hospital where police confirmed he remained in a serious condition on Friday. The inmate allegedly responsible for the attack has been identified as Anthony Russell, a convicted triple killer from Coventry.
Details of the Alleged Assault and Huntley's Vulnerabilities
According to sources, Huntley had recently started attending a prison workshop and using the gym facilities. These adjustments brought him into closer contact with other prisoners, potentially increasing his exposure to threats.
The insider explained, "He would have been easier to get to in the workshop he goes to. Only his wing's prisoners go to that workshop; it could be someone on his wing." This suggests that Huntley's new activities may have compromised his safety within the prison environment.
History of Attacks on Huntley in Prison
This incident is not the first time Huntley has been targeted by fellow inmates. He has faced multiple assaults since beginning his life sentence for the murders of schoolgirls Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells.
- In September 2005, while detained at HMP Wakefield in Yorkshire, Huntley was scalded with boiling water.
- In 2010, he was rushed to hospital after suffering a slash wound to the throat from a makeshift weapon.
Huntley was convicted for killing the two youngsters after they left a family barbecue to buy sweets in Soham, Cambridgeshire, on August 4, 2002. The recent attack underscores the ongoing dangers he faces while incarcerated.
