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10/06/2003
Huntley improves after suicide bid
The man charged with the murders of Soham schoolgirls Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells has improved after yesterday's suicide bid.
Ian Huntley was taken off life-support today after taking a drugs overdose at HMP Woodhill in Buckinghamshire yesterday morning. He was taken to Milton Keynes General Hospital at around 4am. The incident was described by authorities as a "serious incident of self harm".
Conservative Home Affairs spokesman James Paice has written to the Home Secretary today demanding an inquiry into the suicide attempt.
Mr Paice, in whose constituency the murders of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells took place last year, said: “I find it quite astonishing that a man who was apparently on suicide watch was able to obtain the means with which to try and kill himself.
“This is simply not acceptable. I want to know what happened, how it happened and who is responsible. Mr Blunkett must hold a full inquiry.
“My heartfelt sympathies go out to the families of the two girls. The trial planned for this autumn might at least have helped them draw a line under the tragedy. Now that trial may well be delayed.”
Ian Huntley, 29, from Soham in Cambridgeshire, was charged on August 20 2002 with the murder the two 10-year-old schoolgirls. He pleaded not guilty to their murder at the Old Bailey in London in April. However, Ian Huntley has admitted to one charge of conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
His former girlfriend Maxine Carr has also pleaded not guilty to charges of helping an offender and perverting the course of justice.
A date of October 6 has been set for the trial.
Holly and Jessica went missing whilst out walking in Soham on August 4. Their bodies were later found near Lakenheath, Surrey, on August 17. Both Huntley and Carr had worked at St Andrew's school in Soham where both the victims were pupils.
(GMcG)
Ian Huntley was taken off life-support today after taking a drugs overdose at HMP Woodhill in Buckinghamshire yesterday morning. He was taken to Milton Keynes General Hospital at around 4am. The incident was described by authorities as a "serious incident of self harm".
Conservative Home Affairs spokesman James Paice has written to the Home Secretary today demanding an inquiry into the suicide attempt.
Mr Paice, in whose constituency the murders of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells took place last year, said: “I find it quite astonishing that a man who was apparently on suicide watch was able to obtain the means with which to try and kill himself.
“This is simply not acceptable. I want to know what happened, how it happened and who is responsible. Mr Blunkett must hold a full inquiry.
“My heartfelt sympathies go out to the families of the two girls. The trial planned for this autumn might at least have helped them draw a line under the tragedy. Now that trial may well be delayed.”
Ian Huntley, 29, from Soham in Cambridgeshire, was charged on August 20 2002 with the murder the two 10-year-old schoolgirls. He pleaded not guilty to their murder at the Old Bailey in London in April. However, Ian Huntley has admitted to one charge of conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
His former girlfriend Maxine Carr has also pleaded not guilty to charges of helping an offender and perverting the course of justice.
A date of October 6 has been set for the trial.
Holly and Jessica went missing whilst out walking in Soham on August 4. Their bodies were later found near Lakenheath, Surrey, on August 17. Both Huntley and Carr had worked at St Andrew's school in Soham where both the victims were pupils.
(GMcG)
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Soham murder accused in hospital
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Soham murder accused in hospital
It has been reported today that Ian Huntley, the man charged in connection with the murders of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells, has been taken to hospital following a "serious incident of self harm". It is understood that Mr Huntley was taken to Milton Keynes General Hospital at around 4am this morning suffering the effects of a drugs overdose.
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Trial of Soham murder accused postponed
The trial of the man accused of murdering schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman – which was due to go ahead next month – has been postponed until November 3. Ian Huntley, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges, had been due to stand trial on October 6.
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16 April 2003
Soham murder accused pleas not guilty
The school janitor who is accused of murdering Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman has pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey in London today. However, Ian Huntley admitted to one charge of conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
Soham murder accused pleas not guilty
The school janitor who is accused of murdering Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman has pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey in London today. However, Ian Huntley admitted to one charge of conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
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