Soham double murderer Ian Huntley has died in hospital after being attacked in the workshop of a British maximum security prison.
The 52-year-old suffered severe brain trauma in the attack at HMP Frankland, Durham, on 26 February.
A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said: "The murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman remains one of the most shocking and devastating cases in our nation's history, and our thoughts are with their families."
Huntley, who murdered the ten-year-olds in 2002, had been on life support in hospital after being hit repeatedly over the head by an inmate armed with a metal bar.
His life support was switched off at lunchtime yesterday after brain tests showed he was in a vegetative state, The Sun reported, and he was confirmed dead this morning.
A spokesman for Durham Constabulary said: "A man who was attacked at HMP Frankland in Durham last week has died in hospital this morning.
"Ian Huntley, 52, was taken to hospital with serious injuries following an incident in the workshop on the morning of Thursday, February 26.
"A police investigation into the circumstances of the incident is ongoing.
"A file is being prepared for the Crown Prosecution Service for consideration for charges."
