Child killer Ian Huntley ‘has life support shut off’ after jail attack left him brain dead

Child killer Ian Huntley ‘in critical condition’ following jail assault that left him comatose

Ian Huntley, the Soham murderer, has had his life support discontinued following a jail assault that left him in a coma with no signs of recovery. The attack, which occurred in a workshop at HMP Frankland last week, involved a metal bar and reportedly caused irreversible brain damage.

Prison attack linked to notoriety or boredom

According to a former prison officer, the assault was not motivated by justice but likely driven by a desire for recognition within the facility or as a result of a minor conflict. The officer noted that while some attacks may stem from disputes over shared resources, such as the laundry, others are calculated for visibility in the media or among fellow inmates.

“A prisoner once splashed cleaning fluid into his eyes, prompting him to wear sunglasses for a time to conceal the scarring. In that prison, there are thousands of Huntleys. No one is out to get him because of his crimes because they are all the same.”

The ex-officer added: “They are out to get him because they are bored and they have nothing to lose.” Huntley, classified as a ‘vulnerable prisoner’ since his 2003 sentencing, had been isolated from the general population due to his high-profile status. His VP status was granted to individuals whose crimes dominated public discourse, including those with serious sexual or terror-related offenses.

Prior incidents mark a pattern of aggression

Earlier in 2010, a robber named Damien Fowkes inflicted a deep wound on Huntley using a homemade weapon, causing a 7-inch gash on his neck that needed 21 stitches. The former officer recalled that Huntley had once walked through the prison’s A-wing with an air of superiority, but recent attacks and staff frustration led to a noticeable shift in his demeanor.

“Following the incident, he wore sunglasses for a while to hide the scarring. He used to walk around A-wing like he owned the place. He definitely had an air of arrogance.”

Triple killer and rapist Anthony Russell, 43, who is serving a whole life sentence, has been identified as a potential suspect in the recent attack. The officer suggested that the assault reflected a broader trend of inmates targeting high-profile prisoners when tensions rise or opportunities for attention present themselves.

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