Summary
Ian Huntley, convicted for the murder of two schoolgirls in 2002, was seriously injured in an assault at a prison in County Durham, UK. The attack occurred in a workshop at HMP Frankland, and Huntley was taken to a hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the incident.
Key Facts
- Ian Huntley is serving a life sentence for the 2002 murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.
- He was attacked at HMP Frankland, a high-security prison, just before 09:30 GMT.
- An air ambulance was initially dispatched, but Huntley was taken to the hospital by road.
- The Prison Service confirmed an inmate is receiving treatment but did not name Huntley.
- The police are conducting an investigation into the assault and are working with prison staff.
- Huntley, age 52, has been injured in prison before, including a scalding incident in 2005 and a throat slashing in 2010.
- He has been serving his sentence at HMP Frankland since 2008.
- Huntley previously faced complaints about rape and sexual assault which led to a criminal check inquiry for those working with children.
