Soham murderer Ian Huntley taken off life support, BBC understands

Soham murderer Ian Huntley taken off life support, BBC understands Soham murderer Ian Huntley is close to death after being taken off life support following an attack in prison, the BBC understands. The 52-year-old has been in hospital since 26 February after being beaten over the head with a makeshift weapon at HMP Frankland in County Durham. The high security prison houses some of the most violent inmates. Prison sources said Huntley was found lying in a pool of blood after the attack. He suffered significant head trauma from his injuries. He was convicted of murdering 10-year-old schoolgirl

Soham murderer Ian Huntley taken off life support, BBC understands Soham murderer Ian Huntley is close to death after being taken off life support following an attack in prison, the BBC understands. The 52-year-old has been in hospital since 26 February after being beaten over the head with a makeshift weapon at HMP Frankland in County Durham. The high security prison houses some of the most violent inmates. Prison sources said Huntley was found lying in a pool of blood after the attack. He suffered significant head trauma from his injuries. He was convicted of murdering 10-year-old schoolgirl