Ian Huntley Left Fighting for Life After Brutal Prison Attack

Savage Beating Leaves Soham Killer in Coma

Ian Huntley, the monster behind the horrific Soham killings, remains in a medically induced coma after a vicious assault at HMP Frankland. The killer was reportedly hammered up to 15 times with a metal pole, suffering severe head trauma.

Fellow Murderer Suspected in Brutal Assault

Police are probing Anthony Russell, a fellow inmate serving a whole-life term for a horrifying triple murder spree. Russell, convicted in 2020 for the rape and murder of a pregnant woman among other victims, is the prime suspect. Following the attack, the prison was placed on strict lockdown.

HMP Frankland on High Alert After Deadly Violence

  • The savage attack happened last week.
  • Huntley was struck up to 15 times with a metal pole.
  • An air ambulance flew him 19 miles to hospital.
  • The prison remains on lockdown amid ongoing security fears.

This shocking attack exposes the constant dangers even for the country’s most notorious killers locked behind bars.

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