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News · 14 April 2026

Ian Huntley died from head injuries in prison attack

Ian Huntley died from head injuries in prison attack

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An inquest heard Soham murderer Ian Huntley died from a blunt head injury following an alleged prison assault. The 52-year-old was reportedly struck multiple times with a metal bar on 26 February at HMP Frankland in Durham. He passed away on 7 March 2026; 43-year-old Anthony Russell now faces a murder charge.

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