Some of the inmates sharing a prison with Ian Huntley have reportedly expressed interest in harming the notorious child killer, according to a source within the prison.
Huntley, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002, was attacked at HMP Frankland in County Durham earlier today. The assault allegedly involved another inmate using a metal bar in the prison workshop, leaving Huntley injured and requiring medical airlift.
Authorities confirm that Huntley is in serious condition following the incident, while an insider from the prison suggests that this recent attack may not be the last. It is claimed that certain prisoners are seeking recognition for harming Huntley, despite the high level of monitoring he receives while incarcerated.
A source who encountered Huntley at HMP Frankland shared with Chronicle Live: “He’s among the most despised inmates. It could have been anyone. Most would target him for the notoriety rather than his crimes. They want to be known as the one who took down Ian Huntley.”
Huntley has faced previous violent incidents during his time in prison, including being scalded with boiling water in HMP Wakefield in 2005 and being slashed across the throat with a makeshift weapon in 2010. In a separate incident, Damien Fowkes attempted to murder Huntley, inflicting a serious neck wound using a melted razor on plastic cutlery.
It is reported that Huntley was housed in an ‘enhanced’ wing at HMP Frankland, where inmates are segregated from the general prison population for their safety. The source mentioned that high-profile prisoners like Levi Belfield and Wayne Couzens are also kept in similar conditions.
Despite being somewhat protected within the prison, Huntley’s activities are limited to certain areas, such as the workshop where the recent attack took place. The source speculated that the assault might have been carried out by someone from Huntley’s wing, possibly due to his behavior and attitude towards others.
The source also mentioned Huntley’s interactions with prison staff, noting that he maintained a polite demeanor but was perceived as arrogant and self-righteous. The staff’s friendly engagement with Huntley was criticized as feeding his ego, with the source expressing personal disdain towards him.
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