Further arrests after former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins killed in prison
Summary
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of planning the murder of Ian Watkins, the former singer of Lostprophets, who was killed in a UK prison. Watkins was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offences when he was attacked and died. The investigation into his death is ongoing, and an inquest is set to begin soon.Key Facts
- Ian Watkins was killed at HMP Wakefield, a high-security prison, on October 11.
- Watkins was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offences, which he admitted to in 2013.
- Two men, aged 23 and 39, were arrested in connection with the suspected murder plot.
- Two other men have already been charged with Watkins' murder and will go to trial in May 2026.
- An inquest into Watkins' death will open at Wakefield Coroner's Court.
- A recent report on HMP Wakefield highlighted increased violence and poor infrastructure conditions.
- Watkins was the lead singer of Lostprophets, a band that had several UK hits before his conviction.
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