Man reportedly yelled I’ve done it after attacking child killer Ian Huntley in Durham prison
A man yelled “I’ve done it, I’ve done it” after child killer Ian Huntley was attacked and seriously injured at HMP Frankland near Durham city, according to reports.
Durham Constabulary confirmed yesterday (February 26) that a prisoner, understood to be Huntley, was assaulted in the workshop of the prison on Thursday morning and taken to hospital.
The Sun, which first reported the attack, said the killer was knocked unconscious with a metal pole and quoted a source saying his condition was “touch and go”.
According to the paper, a man shouted “I’ve done it, I’ve done it” after the 52-year-old was hit six times.
In an updated statement, a spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: “The 52-year-old prisoner who was injured during this morning’s assault in the workshop at HMP Frankland remains in a serious condition in hospital following treatment for head injuries.
“Police forensic teams have examined the scene of the attack throughout the day to gather evidence.
“A suspect, a male prisoner in his mid-40s, has been identified by officers investigating the incident.
“He has not been arrested at this stage but remains in detention within the prison.”
Former school caretaker Huntley killed 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman after they left a family barbecue to buy sweets in Soham, Cambridgeshire, on August 4 2002, then dumped their bodies in a ditch.
He is serving a life sentence, with a recommendation that he must serve at least 40 years for the murders.
Following the incident, a Prison Service spokesperson said: “A prisoner is receiving treatment after an incident at HMP Frankland on Thursday morning.
“It would be inappropriate to comment further while police investigate.”
A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We dispatched two ambulance crews to the scene and requested support from the Great North Air Ambulance Service.
“One patient was transported to hospital by road.”