Police update as murderer Ian Huntley fights for life after prison attackThe 52-year-old remains in a serious condition in hospital after being attacked with a metal pole inside HMP FranklandView Image Ian Huntley (Image: PA)Police have issued an update on the condition of double child killer Ian Huntley as he fights for life after being attacked in prison. ‌The primary suspect has been identified as triple murderer Anthony Russell, though neither police nor prison officials have verified this. Huntley is serving a life sentence after he murdered Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells, after they left a family barbecue to buy sweets in Soham, Cambridgeshire, on August 4 2002. The caretaker is serving a life sentence after he murdered the two schoolgirls then dumped their bodies in a ditch. Article continues belowHe is serving a life sentence with a recommendation that he serves at least 40 years for the murders.

Source: Daily Mirror March 01, 2026 00:59 UTC