Ian Watkins, the lead singer of the band Lostprophets, was killed in prison by two inmates, having been previously convicted of serious sexual offenses against children.

Ian Watkins, the former lead singer of the band Lostprophets, was killed in prison after a brutal attack by two inmates. Convicted in 2013 for serious offenses, including attempted rape of a baby, Watkins was serving a 29-year sentence. The incident took place at Wakefield prison, where violence has significantly increased, according to a recent report. Watkins was previously attacked in 2023 but survived. The judge described his actions as extremely degrading, and his appeal for a reduced sentence was denied.