Ian Watkins, ex-Lostprophets frontman and convicted sex offender, was killed in a prison assault at HMP Wakefield. Police have arrested two inmates in connection with the murder.
October 11, 2025
Source:
The Guardian
Death in High-Security Prison
Ian Watkins, former lead singer of the Lostprophets and a convicted child sex offender, died following a fatal attack at HMP Wakefield in England on October 11, 2025. West Yorkshire Police confirmed two male inmates, aged 25 and 43, were arrested at the scene [BBC News].
Background
Watkins was jailed in 2013 for multiple child sexual offences, receiving 29 years in prison with an additional six years on license [Wikipedia].
The case drew global shock and condemnation for the seriousness of his crimes [The Guardian].
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BBC
Prison Attack Details
Watkins was reportedly attacked with a knife inside the high-security facility. Emergency services confirmed he was pronounced dead on site. The incident occurred two years after a previous hostage and stabbing attack against Watkins inside the same prison [BBC News].
Not the First Threat
In August 2023, Watkins survived a violent hostage incident and sustained stab wounds.
Investigations in 2017 revealed Watkins allegedly attempted to groom potential victims while behind bars, raising questions about prison monitoring and safety [The Independent].
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Sky News
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