UK police arrest 2 in stabbing death of former Lostprophets singer in prison

In a shocking turn of events, Ian Watkins, the disgraced former lead singer of the Welsh rock band Lostprophets, was fatally stabbed at HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England. The 48-year-old, who was serving a 29-year sentence for a series of heinous child sex offenses, was attacked with a knife on Saturday morning. Emergency services rushed to the scene but pronounced Watkins dead upon arrival. West Yorkshire Police have since arrested two men, aged 25 and 43, on suspicion of murder, and a full-scale investigation is underway. Watkins’ crimes, which included attempting to rape a baby, sexually assaulting a 1-year-old, and producing child pornography, had previously been described by Judge John Royce as among the most horrific cases ever seen in court. The judge labeled Watkins a manipulative and dangerous sexual predator who exploited his fame to fulfill his depraved desires. Lostprophets, which gained fame with their 2006 album ‘Liberation Transmission,’ disbanded following Watkins’ arrest in 2013. The incident has reignited discussions about prison safety and the treatment of high-profile inmates.