Huntley is said to remain in a “serious condition”.

Police have released an update on Ian Huntley after he was attacked in prison in the morning of Thursday, February 26, at HMP Frankland. Durham Police has confirmed that he remains in a “serious condition” after being repeatedly hit over the head.

Huntley was reportedly attacked with a metal bar by another inmate in the prison workshop. It has been reported that Anthony Russell, who is in prison for rape and three murders, had shouted “I’ve done it, I’ve done it” after the attack.

The suspect has not been formally identified but it was confirmed on Thursday that a man in his mid-40s had been detained in the prison. Russell is currently serving a whole life sentence for the murders of Julie Williams, 58, her son David Williams, 32, and Nicole McGregor, 31, who was also raped by Russell.

Huntley was also attacked in 2010 by robber Damien Fowkes, who attacked him using a home-made weapon which left a cut on his neck that required 21 stitches. Huntley is thought to have been kept under close observation to prevent further attacks.

Huntley is currently serving a life sentenced with a recommendation he serves at least 40 years for the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, who were both 10, on August 4, 2002.

A Durham Constabulary spokesperson said on Sunday, March 1: “The 52-year-old man remains in hospital in a serious condition, there have been no changes overnight.”

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