Kyle Bevan murder detectives charge three men over HMP Wakefield death

Kyle Bevan Murder Investigation at HMP Wakefield

Three men have been charged with the murder of Kyle Bevan, who was found dead at HMP Wakefield.

Details of the Charges

Mark Fellows, 45, Lee Newell, 56, and David Taylor, 63, are accused of killing Bevan, 33, who was serving a life sentence.

Background on Kyle Bevan

Kyle Bevan was imprisoned for a minimum of 28 years after a "sustained, deliberate and very violent" attack on two-year-old Lola James in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in July 2020.

Incident Report

Bevan was found dead at HMP Wakefield, a category A prison in West Yorkshire, after serving only two and a half years of his sentence.

Police Response

Police were called to the prison at 8:25 am on Wednesday, November 5. Three inmates were arrested on suspicion of murder.

"Detectives have charged three men with murder after the death of a prisoner at HMP Wakefield on Wednesday, November 5."

The arrested men, all White British inmates of HMP Wakefield, have been formally charged with the murder of Kyle Bevan.

Official Statement by West Yorkshire Police
"Kyle Bevan, aged 33, was found dead in his cell on Wednesday morning. Mark Fellows aged 45, Lee Newell aged 56 and David Taylor aged 63, all of whom identify as White British and were inmates at HMP Wakefield, have been charged with murder."

Summary: Three prisoners face murder charges following the death of convicted child killer Kyle Bevan at HMP Wakefield, where Bevan was found dead early November 2025.

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Leeds Live Leeds Live — 2025-11-07