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Taxpayers could fund funeral for Soham murderer Ian Huntley
Ian Huntley’s daughter opposes any memorial and calls for his ashes to be flushed, amid public debate on whether taxpayers should fund his funeral up to £3,000.
- The Ministry of Justice confirmed Ian Huntley, 52, died on Saturday morning after an attack at HMP Frankland, Durham, last week.
- Under MoJ guidance, if no next of kin claims the body, the prison service or local authority will arrange disposal, often quietly and at public expense, with a contribution of up to £3,000 towards reasonable funeral costs.
- Huntley was placed on life support after being struck repeatedly with a metal pole in a prison workshop, and a file is being prepared for the CPS, Durham Constabulary confirmed.
- With family disagreement over next of kin, officials expect a very low-profile disposal, with Nusrit Mehab warning of security issues if a funeral occurs, and Samantha Bryan opposing any funeral.
- Durham Constabulary said a police inquiry is ongoing and a file is being prepared for the Crown Prosecution Service for consideration, while the Prison and Probation Ombudsmen must investigate any death in custody.
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