Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from HMP Wakefield

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

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

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.

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - 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.

International Business Times UK

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.

BANG Premier

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

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.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Manchester Evening News

The jailed hitman who shot dead Salford Mr Big Paul Massey is stabbed in prison

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

Daily Mirror

Rhys Jones's killer is moved to 'Monster Mansion' prison

Sean Mercer is now locked up at HMP Wakefield with some of Britain’s worst cons, including Sarah Payne’s murderer Roy Whiting

Daily Record

Man charged with murdering Lilia Valutyte, 9, 'stabbed' in prison attack

Deividas Skebas, 22, was reportedly attacked with a makeshift "shank" after being set upon by a group of inmates at HMP Wakefield.

Manchester Evening News

Killer serving life at 'Monster Mansion' died after 'oxygen mask removed'

Convicted murderer Thomas Wolens was serving life at HMP Wakefield before he was hospitalised with Covid-19 and died.

Liverpool Echo

Where serial killer Robert Maudsley's 'Hannibal the Cannibal' nickname came from

Channel 5 documentary HMP Wakefield: Evil Behind Bars explained where the 'myth' comes from

Liverpool Echo

Channel 5's HMP Wakefield: Evil Behind Bars to share secrets of UK's toughest jail

The documentary will showcase some of the most dangerous prisoners in Britain

Daily Record

Scots serial killer Dennis Nilsen's 'curry club' prison pots and pans up for sale

Trained chef Nilsen used to flog curries cooked with the pans at HMP Wakefield after being jailed for string of gruesome killings.

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.