Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies after prison attack

Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has died after being attacked in prison.

The paedophile rock star was serving a 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield In West Yorkshire for child sex offences.

He was attacked with a knife on Saturday morning, sources have confirmed.

A statement from West Yorkshire Police read: “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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