Child killer found dead in cell, just weeks after paedophile Ian Watkins was killed in same prison

"Bevan was set to spend at least 28 years behind bars for the savage killing after inflicting catastrophic head injuries on the toddler during a six-hour attack. Officers were called to category A HMP Wakefield at 8.25am on Wednesday following reports of a man being found dead in his cell, West Yorkshire Police said. The force said his death was being treated as "suspicious", with investigations continuing."

"Lola James' injuries were so severe they were likened by doctors to a high-speed car crash, with 101 scratches and bruises on her tiny body and evidence of weapons being used. The girl's death came months after Bevan, a prolific drug user, moved into the home within days of connecting with Lola's mother Sinead James on Facebook. Bevan, from Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, had denied murdering Lola but was convicted in 2023."

""Three men, who are all serving prisoners, have been arrested on suspicion of murder," a statement said."

Kyle Bevan, 33, jailed for life for murdering two-year-old Lola James in Haverfordwest in 2020, was found dead in his cell at category A HMP Wakefield. Officers attended at 8.25am and West Yorkshire Police are treating the death as suspicious. Three serving prisoners have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Bevan had been sentenced to a minimum of 28 years after inflicting catastrophic head injuries during a six-hour attack that left 101 scratches and bruises and evidence of weapons. The Prison Service confirmed his death on 5 November and declined further comment while police investigate. The death follows the recent stabbing of Ian Watkins at the same prison.

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