DURHAM, UK — An inmate at HMP Frankland has been officially charged with murder following the death of Ian Huntley, the man convicted of the 2002 Soham murders.
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On March 10, 2026, Durham Constabulary confirmed that Anthony Russell, 43, faces murder charges. The charge follows a violent altercation inside the high-security prison’s workshop on February 26.
- The Weapon: Reports indicate a three-foot metal pole was used in the assault.
- Medical Timeline: Huntley was treated at the Royal Victoria Infirmary but died on March 7 after being removed from life support.
- The Suspect: Russell is already serving a whole-life order for a triple murder committed in 2020.
Legal Context
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorized the charges after a swift investigation by local authorities. Russell is expected to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, March 11.
Historical Context: Ian Huntley was serving a minimum of 40 years for the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. His death concludes a decades-long period of incarceration that was frequently marked by attacks from other inmates.
