Two more men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, in relation to the death of Ian Watkins.
Two more men arrested after Ian Watkins death
The former Lostprophets frontman – who was serving a 29-year sentence for a string of child sex offences – was fatally injured during an incident at HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire on the morning of October 11th.
Rashid Gedel, 25, and 43-year-old Samuel Dodsworth have been charged over the killing, and they are on remand awaiting trial, but now two other men, who are aged 23 and 39, have been arrested.
West Yorkshire Police Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle said: “Extensive enquiries remain ongoing in relation to the murder of Ian Watkins and these arrests form part of that.
“Ian Watkins’ family are being updated as the investigation progresses.
“However, we do not anticipate any immediate developments at this stage.”
The police added that both men are “in police custody and will be interviewed over the course of today, they will then be bailed and returned to prison while enquiries continue”.
An inquest in Watkins’ death is due to open on Friday (24.10.25) at Wakefield Coroner’s Court.
Police and paramedics were called to the prison after the paedophile singer was reportedly ambushed and fatally injured after a knife attack.
Watkins was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “At 9.39am this morning, police were called by staff at HMP Wakefield reporting an assault on a prisoner. Emergency services attended and the man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
“Detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are investigating and inquiries remain ongoing at the scene.”
A Prison Service spokesperson added in a statement: “We are aware of an incident at HMP Wakefield which took place this morning. We are unable to comment further while the police investigate.”
Watkins, 48, was jailed in December 2013 for 29 years after admitting to a string of sex offences – including the attempted rape of a fan’s baby.
The disgraced musician was caught in 2012 following the execution of a drugs warrant at his home in Pontypridd, Wales, where a large number of computers, mobile phones and storage devices were seized by police.
Analysis of the equipment revealed Watkins’ depraved behaviour.
