Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins killed in prison attack

Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has died after being attacked in Wakefield prison, West Yorkshire, on Saturday morning while serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offences, sources have confirmed.

Police and paramedics were called to Category A prison HMP Wakefield on Saturday morning after the high-profile paedophile was reportedly ambushed and fatally injured.

A statement from West Yorkshire Police said: “At 9.39am this morning (Saturday), police were called by staff at HMP Wakefield reporting an assault on a prisoner.

“Emergency services attended and the man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

“Detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are investigating and inquiries remain ongoing at the scene.”

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