"Two men have been arrested and charged with the murder of former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins, a convicted child sexual abuse offender, in prison. Rashid Gedel, 25, and Samuel Dodsworth, 43, appeared before Judge Dunne at Leeds magistrates court on Monday, as reported by The Guardian. Both men have been remanded in custody and are expected to appear in Leeds crown court on Tuesday,"
"Watkins was serving a 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, for multiple sex offenses and pedophilia crimes, including engaging in sex with minors. He had been imprisoned since 2013. Per The Guardian, HMP Wakefield houses violent and dangerous criminals, with a report of the prison finding that serious assaults there had increased by 72% since its last inspection in 2022."
Ian Watkins, serving a 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield for multiple sexual offenses including crimes against minors since 2013, was attacked in prison and died after a knife assault. Two inmates, Rashid Gedel, 25, and Samuel Dodsworth, 43, have been arrested and charged with his murder. Both appeared at Leeds magistrates court, were remanded in custody and are due to appear at Leeds Crown Court. HMP Wakefield houses violent and dangerous prisoners and a report found serious assaults there increased by 72% since its last inspection in 2022. Watkins previously survived a life-threatening attack in 2023. Lostprophets disbanded following Watkins' conviction.
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