SOHAM murderer Ian Huntley was being treated in hospital tonight after taking a suspected overdose.
A Prison Service spokeswoman said an investigation was under way into events at Wakefield high security prison this afternoon.
The killer was thought to have taken an overdose of prescription
medication but his condition was not thought to be life threatening.
The spokeswoman said: “We can confirm that Ian Huntley is being treated in hospital for a suspected overdose.
“We will be investigating events surrounding this incident.”
She was not prepared to disclose the hospital at which Huntley was receiving treatment.