Ian Watkins, the singer of the now defunct band Lostprophets, was apparently attacked and seriously injured by fellow inmates in prison. The ex-rock star was sentenced to 29 years in prison in 2013 for pedocriminal sex offenses, including raping a child under the age of 13. At Wakefield Prison in West Yorkshire, England, an attack broke out: three prisoners, This is how the British daily newspaper “Mirror” reportsare said to have taken Watkins hostage, abusing and seriously injuring him.
Watkins rose to fame as the lead singer of the Welsh rock band Lostprophets, which he formed in 1997 and led to the pedophile scandal when the band broke up. After Watkins was arrested in 2012, the trial took place in 2013. The judge spoke of “new depths of depravity” due to the dimension of pedocrime and child sexual abuse. Watkins called her a “determined and committed pedophile with no regrets.” The 46-year-old confessed to the deeds.
Ian Watkins: Ex-Lostprophets singer beaten up in prison
The attack at Wakefield Prison happened around 9am on Saturday 5 August, according to British media. “He was found by officers after being held hostage and ill-treated on Saturday morning. He is in a life-threatening condition and it is feared he may die. If he survives, he’ll be very lucky,” a prison source was quoted as saying by Britain’s Mirror.
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Accordingly, Watkins is said to have suffered at least two serious stab wounds and injuries from blows. Suspects for the attack include three fellow inmates who apparently also took Watkins hostage. It is still unclear whether they wanted to blackmail their own interests by taking the hostages. Watkins was taken to a hospital with serious injuries after being found by guards.
Ian Watkins celebrated international success in his musical life. With the band Lostprophets he played sold out concerts by thousands of fans worldwide. The album “Liberation Transmission”, released in 2006, reached the highest chart position in Germany, number 31. His conviction led to the band breaking up, other band members were shocked by his actions and founded a new band. (mab)
2023-08-06 10:05:55
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