Mick Philpott, convicted of the manslaughter of his six children in a tragic house fire in Derby in 2012, has reportedly been attacked in prison, leaving him battered and bruised.
The 68-year-old inmate was assaulted at HMP Wakefield, where he is serving a life sentence for his role in the fatal blaze. According to reports, Philpott was ambushed from behind by a fellow prisoner who struck him repeatedly with a metal container.
The brutal attack left Philpott with visible bruises and lumps on his head. Prison staff intervened, and Philpott was treated for his injuries. It is understood that the assailant approached Philpott unexpectedly, leaving him unable to defend himself during the assault.
HMP Wakefield, often referred to as “Monster Mansion” due to its high-security population of violent and high-profile offenders, has seen numerous violent incidents in the past. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the latest attack, but no further details have been released regarding any potential charges against the attacker.
Philpott was convicted in 2013 for the deaths of his six children, who perished in a house fire at the family’s home on Victory Road, Derby. The case shocked the nation, as it was revealed that Philpott had deliberately started the fire in a failed bid to frame his former partner.
The prison service has not yet released an official statement regarding the attack, but it is believed that Philpott remains within the facility following the incident.
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