Paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies after attack in prison
He was serving time in Wakefield Prison for a string of child sex offences, including the attempted rape of a baby
Former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has died after being attacked in HMP Wakefield.
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The paedophile rock star was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offences.
He was attacked with a knife by another inmate on Saturday morning, sources have confirmed.
Emergency services were sent to the prison in West Yorkshire but Watkins was pronounced dead at the scene.
West Yorkshire Police said two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
A statement from West Yorkshire Police said: “Detectives have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man in HMP Wakefield.
“Officers were called by staff at the prison at 9.39am this morning (Saturday October 11) to reports of a serious assault on a prisoner.
“A man aged 48 was found with serious injuries. Despite medical attention he was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Two men aged 25 and 43 have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in police custody.
“Detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are investigating and enquiries remain ongoing.”The prison went into lockdown in the immediate aftermath of the incident, sources added.
Watkins, 48, was jailed for 29 years in December 2013 with a further six years on licence, after admitting a string of sex offences – including the attempted rape of a fan’s baby.
The disgraced singer was arrested following the execution of a drugs warrant at his Pontypridd home on September 21 2012 when a large number of computers, mobile phones and storage devices were seized.
Analysis of the equipment uncovered Watkins’ depraved behaviour.
A Prison Service spokesperson said: “We are aware of an incident at HMP Wakefield which took place this morning.
“We are unable to comment further while the police investigate.”
