Soham killer Ian Huntley has died in hospital after being attacked in the workshop of a maximum security prison. Holly Wells (left) and her best friend, Jessica Chapman who were murdered by Ian Huntley (Handout/PA)Murderer and rapist Anthony Russell, 43, reportedly attacked Huntley. “Ian Huntley, 52, was taken to hospital with serious injuries following an incident in the workshop on the morning of Thursday February 26. “A file is being prepared for the Crown Prosecution Service for consideration for charges.” Huntley murdered Holly and Jessica after they left a family barbecue to buy sweets in Soham, Cambridgeshire, on August 4 2002. At the time, Huntley lived with Maxine Carr who was a teaching assistant at Holly and Jessica’s primary school.

Source: Irish Examiner March 07, 2026 15:04 UTC