Summary
Ian Huntley, who is in prison for the murder of two schoolgirls in 2002, was taken off life support after being attacked in prison. The attack left Huntley with severe head injuries, and authorities suspect another inmate, Anthony Russell, was responsible for the assault.
Key Facts
- Ian Huntley is serving a life sentence for killing two 10-year-old girls, Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells, in 2002.
- Huntley was attacked in prison on February 26, suffering head injuries from a makeshift weapon.
- Huntley was taken off life support after the attack, and his condition is critical.
- Anthony Russell, another inmate, is suspected of attacking Huntley.
- Huntley has been attacked before in prison, with serious incidents occurring in 2005 and 2010.
- Huntley was a school caretaker when he committed the murders.
- The prison where the attack occurred, HMP Frankland, is known for housing dangerous criminals.
- Huntley's girlfriend at the time, Maxine Carr, was also jailed for providing a false alibi.
