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Prisoner accused of Lostprophets singer’s murder boasted to guards about fame, court told

Prosecution says Rico Gedel attacked Ian Watkins in HMP Wakefield then handed homemade knife to Samuel Dodsworth

The Guardian - UK

Ian Watkins murder-accused said he could be famous ‘if I’ve killed him’ – trial

Former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins was stabbed to death in his cell at high-security HMP Wakefield.

Evening Standard

UK’s most notorious prisoner Charles Bronson moved to high-security ‘Monster Mansion’ before parole bid

Charles Bronson, the infamous 73-year-old inmate, has been relocated to the maximum-security facility known as HMP Wakefield, often referred to as 'Monster Mansion,' just in time for a pivotal parole hearing. Sources within the prison indicate heightened tension as staff express concerns for his well-being after his art materials were…

The Times of India

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Second inmate denies prison murder of former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins

Disgraced rock star Watkins died after an alleged attack last October at HMP Wakefield

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage tricked into paying tribute to paedophile singer Ian Watkins in Cameo video

The former Lostprophets frontman, who was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offences, was stabbed to death at HMP Wakefield

The Independent UK

I taught art in a high-security prison – Waiting for the Out took me straight back to my classroom

Watching Waiting for the Out, the BBC’s flagship new drama series, transported me straight back to my classroom in HMP Wakefield in the mid-1990s. This decaying Victorian building at the heart of a challenged city in the north of England is one of the UK’s ten category-A, high-security prisons for…

The Conversation

Three Inmates Charged With Murder After 'Monster' Child Killer Found Dead In Wakefield Prison

Three inmates charged with murder after child killer Kyle Bevan found dead in HMP Wakefield, weeks after Ian Watkins' fatal prison attack.

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Paedophile singer Ian Watkins died after being stabbed in the neck, inquest told

Disgraced former Lostprophets frontman was serving a 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield when he died

The Independent UK

Disgraced rock star Ian Watkins died from stab wound to the neck, inquest hears

The 48-year-old died after an alleged attack at HMP Wakefield, where he was serving a 29-year sentence for child sexual offences.

Evening Standard

Two more men arrested over death of Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins

Police say pair held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder child sexual abuse offender at HMP Wakefield

The Guardian - UK

Two more arrested over prison killing of paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins

Ian Watkins died after reports he was attacked with a knife at HMP Wakefield on 11 October

The Independent UK

Ian Watkins: Two more arrests over prison death of paedophile Lostprophets singer

West Yorkshire Police says two more men from the prison had been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder

Evening Standard

Did Ian Watkins Predict His Own Murder? Chilling Words From Lostprophets Singer Resurface After Gruesome Prison Killing

Serving time in the notorious HMP Wakefield, Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins had often spoken of the extreme danger he faced, fearing a sudden, fatal attack.

International Business Times UK

Ian Watkins murder accused refuses to attend hearing on prison video link

One of two inmates accused of murdering former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins at HMP Wakefield refused to attend his first Crown Court appearance on video link from the jail.

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Evening Standard

One of Ian Watkins murder accused refuses to attend hearing on prison video link

Rashid Gedel, 25, who was referred to as Rico Gedel in court, and Samuel Dodsworth, 43, are charged with murdering Ian Watkins at HMP Wakefield.

Evening Standard

Two men in court charged with prison murder of disgraced rock star Ian Watkins

Rashid Gedel, 25, and Samuel Dodsworth, 43, both of HMP Wakefield, appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning.

The Independent UK

Two inmates charged with murder after paedophile Ian Watkins dies in prison attack

Ian Watkins, 48, died on Saturday after being seriously assaulted at HMP Wakefield

Evening Standard

Two men charged with the murder of disgraced rock star Ian Watkins

Rashid Gedel, 25, and Samuel Dodsworth, 43, both of HMP Wakefield, have been charged with murder.

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The Guardian - UK

Two men in court charged with prison murder of Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins

Convicted child sexual abuse offender Watkins was attacked with a knife at HMP Wakefield on Saturday

International Business Times UK

From Top 40 Charts to Convicted Paedophile: The Rise and Fall of Ian Watkins

Ian Watkins, former Lostprophets frontman, was killed in HMP Wakefield while serving a 29-year sentence for horrific child sex offences that shocked the world.

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Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dead after prison attack

Paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has been killed after being attacked at HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire, where he was serving a 29-year jail sentence for child sex offences.

Evening Standard

Disgraced rock star Ian Watkins’ injuries not life-threatening after jail attack

The paedophile former Lostprophets frontman was taken to hospital after being stabbed at HMP Wakefield

The Independent UK

Lostprophets paedophile Ian Watkins’ injuries not life-threatening after prison stabbing

Former Lostprophets frontman was reportedly taken hostage by three other inmates

Liverpool Echo

Hitman who shot dead 'Mr Big' stabbed in head and neck in prison

Mark 'The Iceman' Fellows was stabbed in the head and neck at the maximum security HMP Wakefield

Daily Mirror

Gangland assassin 'The Iceman' who shot dead notorious businessman 'stabbed in prison'

Mark Fellows, 42, dubbed The Iceman, was allegedly stabbed in the head and the neck at the maximum security HMP Wakefield on Saturday.

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