Ian Huntley, the convicted Soham murderer, has reportedly been declared blind following a violent attack in prison. The 52-year-old was rushed to the hospital last Thursday after the assault at HMP Frankland in County Durham, where initial reports feared he had died upon discovery in a pool of blood.
Medical staff “worked miracles” to save Huntley’s life, but his injuries are critical. Sources indicate he was given only a 5% chance of survival after sustaining multiple blows, including serious head and eye injuries. Due to the severity of his condition, Huntley remains in an induced coma and is not expected to regain consciousness.
If he survives, Huntley will not return to HMP Frankland, nicknamed “Monster Mansion.” Instead, plans are in place to transfer him to Ashworth Hospital, a high-security psychiatric facility in Merseyside, reflecting the seriousness of his medical needs.
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A source close to the situation told the Mirror, “It is now looking like he will not pull through, barring a miracle. His condition hasn’t improved since the attack, and it’s probably only a matter of time.”
The attack triggered a high-security response, with armed police escorting Huntley by ambulance to the hospital. He remains under constant guard by armed officers due to the sensitive nature of his identity and status.
Huntley is serving a life sentence for the 2002 murders of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. His parole eligibility is not until at least 2042. With his current health declining rapidly, few anticipate any recovery.