Wayne Couzens, the former police officer convicted of murdering Sarah Everard, is reportedly 'petrified' of being targeted in prison following an attack on Ian Huntley at the same facility. Couzens, 53, is serving his sentence at HMP Frankland in County Durham, where Huntley was assaulted last week.
Huntley, 52, was rushed to hospital on February 26 after being discovered in a pool of blood. Medical staff reportedly gave him just a 5% chance of survival after he sustained multiple blows and severe head injuries. The Sun has reported that Huntley has been declared blind and is not expected to regain consciousness.
A source told The Sun: 'It is now looking like he will not pull through, barring a miracle. Huntley never recovered from the battering and never stood much of a chance of doing so. His condition has not really improved since day one despite the best efforts of doctors.'
In the wake of the attack, other high-profile inmates are increasingly concerned for their safety. A source disclosed: 'He's petrified. He's told people he fears he'll be next and is the No1 target now after the Huntley attack. 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.'
Huntley is serving a life sentence for the murders of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002, with no parole eligibility until 2042.
