Ian Huntley Dies in Prison

The cause of death for Ian Huntley has been confirmed as a blunt head injury sustained during an assault by another inmate.

Huntley, who was serving a life sentence for the 2002 murders of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, died in a Newcastle hospital after his life support was switched off.

The incident has raised serious questions about security and inmate safety at the high-security facility in Durham.

The inquest will continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the attack and the emergency response provided by prison staff.