New police statement on Ian Huntley after child killer attacked at HMP FranklandDurham Constabulary has shared an update on the Soham murderer after he was assaulted by another inmate in the prison on Thursday morningView 2 Images Ian Huntley, who has been attacked in HMP Frankland is in a critical condition (Image: PA)A new police statement has been released on Ian Huntley, after the child killer was attacked at HMP Frankland in County Durham. ‌Ian Huntley is serving a life sentence for the murder of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002, when he was a caretaker at their school. During his trial, Huntley attempted to convince the jury that the deaths were accidental, but it was concluded that he was lying. Further back, in 2005, Huntley was splashed with boiling water, and subsequently moved to HMP Frankland. Article continues belowFor the latest updates around the attack of Ian Huntley, and the police investigation into the alleged assault, you can visit our dedicated live blog on the incident here.

Source: Daily Mirror February 27, 2026 20:34 UTC