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Former Lostprophets frontman in serious condition following prison attack
By Chris Cooke | Published on Monday 7 August 2023
Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was reportedly stabbed this weekend during a brutal attack in the prison where he is serving a 29 year sentence after being convicted of charges relating to the sexual abuse of children.
According to the Daily Mirror, Watkins is now seriously ill in hospital after an incident at HMP Wakefield.
The newspaper cites a source as saying: “He was found by officers after being held hostage and battered on Saturday morning. He’s in a life-threatening condition and there are fears he could die. If he survives, he’ll have been very lucky”.
Watkins was jailed for 29 years in 2013 after admitting to various charges, including attempting to rape an eleven month old baby, as well as making and possessing images of the sexual abuse of children.
