Wayne Couzens is feeling intense fear of potential violence against him while incarcerated at HMP Frankland in County Durham, following the recent assault on Ian Huntley at the same facility. Couzens, a former police officer who committed the murder of Sarah Everard in 2021, is reportedly terrified as he serves his sentence in his prison cell.
Ian Huntley, aged 52, was hospitalized after being attacked at the prison, with medical staff performing extraordinary efforts to save his life. Reportedly, prison staff initially believed Huntley was dead when they discovered him in a pool of blood. Huntley faced a mere 5% chance of survival after sustaining severe head injuries from multiple strikes during the assault. Emergency services responded to the Category A prison around 9 a.m. on February 26.
Recent reports from The Sun indicate that Huntley has been left blind as a result of the attack and is not expected to regain consciousness. Sources suggest a grim outlook for his recovery, expressing doubts about his chances of survival. The attack on Huntley has raised concerns among other high-profile inmates about their own safety within the prison.
According to sources, Couzens is particularly frightened, believing he could be the next target after the assault on Huntley. Couzens, not known for being tough or threatening, is viewed as a top target due to his law enforcement background and the notoriety of his crime. Ian Huntley is serving a life sentence for the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002, with his parole eligibility not until at least 2042.
