General · 12 March 2026

Anthony Russell, 43, Faces Murder Charge in Court

Legal proceedings are now underway after the prison death of child killer Ian Huntley. Anthony Russell, 43, appeared at Teesside Crown Court on Thursday via videolink from HMP Frankland, charged with murdering the 52-year-old. Mr Russell did not enter a plea, and his next pre-trial hearing is set for 24 April. Huntley died in hospital on Saturday.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 March 2026 at 16:49

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