Prisoner charged with murder of Ian Huntley

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10 Mar 2026 • 6:25 PM MYT
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A man has been charged with the murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley, who died after being attacked in prison.

Anthony Russell, 43, is an inmate at HMP Frankland, where Huntley was also imprisoned. He will appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

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