Soham killer Ian Huntley dead after being attacked in prison | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTed HennesseySaturday 07 March 2026 09:59 GMTIan Huntley has died (PA)Child killer Ian Huntley has died after being attacked in prison.Huntley, a former school caretaker, murdered 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in Soham, Cambridgeshire, in August 2002.Reports emerged on 26 February that Huntley, 52, was assaulted with a metal pole at HMP Frankland.He was taken to hospital following the attack, reportedly knocked unconscious.His condition deteriorated, and he was reportedly taken off life support on Friday.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in