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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tom Wilkinson

Soham killer Ian Huntley’s inquest delayed as fellow inmate is charged with murder

  • Soham killer Ian Huntley died on 7 March from a blunt head injury after being attacked in HMP Frankland prison.
  • A fellow inmate, Anthony Russell, 43, has been charged with Huntley's murder.
  • An inquest into Huntley's death has been adjourned until 15 September, pending the outcome of criminal proceedings.
  • The coroner suspended the investigation as required by law once a murder charge was laid.
  • Russell is scheduled to appear in court on 3 June for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

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Soham killer Ian Huntley’s inquest delayed after inmate charged with murder

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