Paedophile Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins Killed in Prison Knife Attack
Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was murdered at Wakefield prison in Yorkshire while serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offences.
Watkins, a convicted paedophile, had been jailed after admitting a string of sex offences, including the attempted rape of a fan’s baby. He was reportedly assaulted with a knife on Saturday morning.
- Two men, aged 25 and 43, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are in police custody.
- West Yorkshire Police were called by staff at HMP Wakefield following reports of a serious assault on a prisoner at 9.39am on Saturday morning.
No official statement from the authorities has been provided regarding the circumstances surrounding Watkins' death.
Author's summary: Ian Watkins, a convicted paedophile, was killed in prison.
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