Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies in prison attack

Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies in prison attack

Ian Watkins, former frontman of Lostprophets, has tragically passed away after being the victim of a fatal attack in prison, as confirmed by sources within the prison system. The disgraced musician, hailing from Pontypridd, was serving a lengthy 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield for multiple child sex offenses. Authorities from West Yorkshire Police responded to the prison early Saturday morning following reports of an assault on Watkins, who was declared deceased at the scene.

The violent incident reportedly involved another inmate using a knife to attack Watkins, as per reports from the PA news agency. Law enforcement officials have launched an investigation into the matter, with ongoing inquiries being conducted at the prison facility. This is not the first time the musician has faced violence behind bars, as he was previously attacked in prison back in August 2023, although the injuries sustained during that incident were considered non-life-threatening.

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