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'Killing in prison is not difficult' - the rise in cold-blooded attacks behind bars

LostProphets singer Ian Watkins died following an attack in HMP Wakefield, West Yorkshire, in October 2025. He was serving a 29-year sentence for offences including the attempted rape of a baby

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

Lostprophets singer told guards they “could be talking to someone famous” after stabbing Ian Watkins in the head and neck with a homemade knife, a court has heard. Rico Gedel, also known as Rashid Gedel

Inmate said Watkins attack would 'make me famous'

singer Ian Watkins told jail staff: "If I've killed him, you could be talking to someone famous," prosecutors have told a jury. Lostprophets frontman Watkins was stabbed to death in his cell