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.
TRENDING
Stories
Videos
Your Say
“Detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are investigating and inquiries remain ongoing at the scene.”
MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW…
Our Standards:
The GB News Editorial Charter