Ian Watkins, the former frontman of Lostprophets and convicted paedophile, is currently in critical condition following a savage assault inside HMP Wakefield. The 46-year-old, who is serving a 35-year sentence for horrific child sex offences, was held hostage and beaten by three inmates during a terrifying six-hour siege.
The brutal attack took place on Saturday morning in the notorious B-wing of Wakefield prison. Three prisoners dragged Watkins into a cell, threatened to stab him in the neck, and left him badly injured. Riot officers were deployed with stun grenades to end the hostage situation and rescue Watkins.
Paramedics worked urgently outside the prison before rushing Watkins to Leeds General Infirmary for emergency medical treatment.
Sources indicate that Watkins was a target within the prison due to the nature of his offences. The timing of the attack, occurring on a quiet Saturday with minimal staff present, suggests careful planning by his attackers.
Watkins pleaded guilty in 2013 to 13 sex crimes, including the attempted rape of a baby. Disturbing details from the case revealed that he abused fans and was recorded on a sickening video in a London hotel room.
The Prison Service has launched a full investigation into the incident but has remained tight-lipped amid ongoing police inquiries. Public reaction is divided, with some demanding Watkins face justice behind bars, while others express concern over his condition following the attack.
Originally published by UKNIP.
