Soham murderer Ian Huntley has died in hospital after being attacked with a metal bar at HMP Frankland in Durham on February 26. The 52-year-old, who killed 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002, was taken to hospital in a serious condition and died on March 7.
Durham Police confirmed that Huntley's life support was switched off after brain tests showed he was in a vegetative state. A police investigation into the attack is ongoing, and a file is being prepared for the Crown Prosecution Service.
A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said: “The murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman remains one of the most shocking and devastating cases in our nation’s history, and our thoughts are with their families.”
Reports indicate that inmate Anthony Russell, 43, shouted “I’ve done it” after the attack. Huntley had been targeted previously, including an attack by robber Damien Fowkes in 2010.
Huntley's daughter Samantha Bryan said: “There’s a special place in hell waiting for him.” His mother Lynda is believed to have been at his bedside when life support was withdrawn.
