Murder of Richard Huckle at Full Sutton could have been avoided

In total, four separate security intelligence reports about Fitzgerald were made in the 10 days before he carried out the attack.

On 13 October 2019, Fitzgerald went into Huckle’s cell, tied him up, raped him and assaulted him with various weapons before strangling him with an electrical cord.

Fitzgerald, who was jailed for 34 years for Huckle’s murder, had spoken to prison staff about his “extremely violent fantasies”.

Diagnosed with a personality disorder with psychopathic traits in 2008, Fitzgerald told an officer prior to the attack he had “constant” thoughts of murder, rape, cannibalism and torture.

The ombudsman, Sue McAllister, said all reports should be analysed promptly and appropriate action should be taken when any prisoner indicates they might be considering an act of violence.

Other recommendations of the report, external included officers taking frequent patrols when prisoners mix together and are on alert for signs of violence.

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