Pictured: Two men charged with murder of paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins

Two Men Charged with Murder of Paedophile Singer Ian Watkins

Rashid Gedel, 25, and Samuel Dodsworth, 43, have been charged with murder and appeared before Leeds Magistrates' Court.

The incident occurred at Wakefield Prison on Saturday, resulting in the fatal injury of disgraced Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins.

Watkins was jailed in 2013 for child sex offences, including the attempted rape of a baby.

No comment from the authorities or the accused has been released.

The case is ongoing, with further proceedings expected to take place.

Author summary: Two men charged with murder.

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London Evening Standard London Evening Standard — 2025-10-13

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