Published Date:
31 July 2010
Soham murderer Ian Huntley is suing the prison service after being attacked by another inmate, the Ministry of Justice said.
Huntley, who is serving a life sentence for killing schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, had his throat slashed at Frankland Prison in Durham in March and now claims the prison service failed in its duty of care towards him.
A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: "Ian Huntley is bringing a claim against the Ministry of Justice following an assault by another prisoner.
"The claim is currently being vigorously defended."
Huntley, who murdered the 10-year-old friends in Cambridgeshire in 2002, was left scarred by the incident at HMP Frankland, where he is alleged to have been attacked with a razor blade and needed hospital treatment.
It has been reported that Huntley could claim nearly £100,000 in damages.
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Last Updated:
31 July 2010 8:59 AM
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Location:
Sunderland
