Baby P's stepfather badly scalded as boiling water is thrown over him by another inmate



Napalmed: Steven Barker, partner of Tracey Connelly, the mother of abused toddler Baby Peter serving a 12 year prison term for his part in the toddlers murder

Steven Barker, the stepfather of abused infant Baby P has been scalded in an attack by a fellow prisoner.



Another inmate at Wakefield prison, where Barker is serving his 12-year jail term, hurled boiling water at Barker, leaving him screaming in pain.

Some reports claimed it had been a concoction of water and sugar, which sticks to the skin and intensifies burns in the same way as napalm bombs.

But the Ministry of Justice today said no sugar had been involved.



Barker who stands 6ft 4in, suffered excruciating burns to his face and arms and will be left scarred for life following the attack.

Fellow inmates applauded as he was ambushed, according to The Sun.



One told the paper: 'To say Barker is disliked is an understatement - he is reviled. The other inmates all hate him with a passion.

'When Barker came here every one knew what he had done to Baby P. Your card is marked if you have a crime against your name concerning kids.

'After the attack everyone was in good spirits, knowing someone had hurt Barker. The guy who did it will be getting applauded every-where he goes now.

'It will be seen as a badge of honor and it is just a matter of time before someone else takes a shot at Barker too'.

Officers at the high-security jail in West Yorkshire were rushed to the scene to calm things down.



Lock up: Barker was attacked at Wakefield prision where he is serving time for the murder of Baby P

The source said: 'He had been awaiting a chance to strike and went for it when one arose.

Innocent: Baby P, the abused toddler murdered by his mother and her partner

'He was prepared to take the consequences for getting one over on Barker.



'He deliberately chose the hot water and sugar combination as it inflicts the most damage and it can cause scarring.



'It's almost inevitable the victim will need medical help.'

Barker was jailed at the Old Bailey in May last year for contributing to the 50 injuries tragic baby Peter suffered in his short life.



The child had been horrifically abused in the house his mother Tracey Connelly shared with Barker in Tottenham, North London.

Connelly is serving a minimum of five years for causing or allowing Peter's death.



Barker's brother Jason Owen, who was a lodger in the council house, was also jailed.

Last month, Barker lost his appeal against a further conviction for raping a girl of two.

Prison Service sources denied there was sugar in the boiling water used in Wednesday's attack.

A Prison Service spokesman said: 'A prisoner at HMP Wakefield was assaulted by another.

'Staff intervened quickly and the prisoner received treatment. Police have been informed.'