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Paedophile singer Ian Watkins dies after prison attack

Paedophile singer Ian Watkins dies after prison attack

Summary

Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins died after being attacked in prison. He was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offences.

Key Facts

  • Ian Watkins was a singer for the band Lostprophets.
  • He was in prison for 29 years for child sex offences.
  • Watkins was attacked at HMP Wakefield.
  • West Yorkshire Police were called to the prison on Saturday morning.
  • Watkins was declared dead at the scene.
  • Police are investigating the incident.
  • Ian Watkins was jailed in December 2013 for multiple child sex crimes.

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