An inmate reportedly gained recognition among fellow prisoners for attacking Ian Huntley, the notorious Soham child killer, leaving him seriously injured. Huntley, who infamously murdered Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002, sustained severe brain injuries after being assaulted with a metal bar during a workshop session at HMP Frankland in Durham.

Despite being given a slim chance of survival, Huntley remains hospitalized in critical condition. The inmate believed to have carried out the attack is being commended by other prisoners for his actions, according to sources.

Durham Constabulary provided an update stating that there has been no improvement in Huntley’s condition, with the 52-year-old still in a serious state in the hospital. The authorities have not confirmed the identity of the main suspect, identified by sources as triple killer Anthony Russell.

Prior to the assault, Huntley was reportedly anxious about potential threats, particularly concerning food safety due to his perceived status as a target. His mother, Lynda Richards, rushed to his side after traveling a long distance from her home, expressing a desire to move on from the incident.

Ian Huntley, a former caretaker, is serving a life sentence for the tragic murders of the two young girls in Soham, Cambridgeshire, in 2002.