Soham double murderer Ian Huntley was known for his confident demeanor within HMP Frankland, where he carried himself as if he were famous, according to reports. Despite this image, Huntley also had a negative reputation among both inmates and prison staff.
Sources revealed that the 52-year-old Huntley exhibited a certain “swagger” while in prison, seemingly attempting to establish a noteworthy presence. Additionally, he was actively seeking ways to maintain his public profile from behind bars.
Recently, Huntley was severely assaulted by another inmate, Anthony Russell, who attacked him with a metal bar, leaving Huntley in critical condition. The attack occurred during a workshop, resulting in Huntley sustaining serious head injuries, including a reported split in his head after being struck multiple times.
Before the assault, Huntley was described as relatively quiet at HMP Frankland, where he maintained a polite demeanor while carrying out his responsibilities. However, sources also noted his high level of paranoia during his time in prison.
Despite the violent incident, life at HMP Frankland was expected to return to normal routine following the attack, as such assaults are not uncommon within prison environments. The perpetrator of the attack was likely to be placed in segregation for an extended period.
Huntley, a former school caretaker, was convicted for the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002. He claimed during his trial that the girls had entered his home, but his account was deemed false by jurors. In a separate incident in 2010, Huntley was attacked by another inmate, Damien Fowkes, resulting in a severe neck injury that required extensive medical attention. Fowkes referred to Huntley as a “notorious child killer” both in prison and in society at large.
