Former Lostprophets singer and convicted pedophile, Ian Watkins, was recently attacked and stabbed multiple times while being held hostage by three fellow inmates in the British prison where he is serving a 29-year sentence for sex offenses involving young children.
Reports indicate that Watkins was taken hostage on Saturday morning, leading to a six-hour standoff with corrections officers during which he was repeatedly stabbed and beaten. He was subsequently hospitalized, with varying reports on the severity of his injuries, some stating they are “not life-threatening,” while others suggest they are “life-threatening.”
The incident has prompted an investigation by the police, and a Prison Service spokesperson confirmed the ongoing inquiry.
Watkins’ crimes are deeply disturbing, involving the rape of a child under the age of 13, conspiracy to rape a one-year-old baby girl, and possession of child pornography. His actions led to a lengthy prison sentence at HMP Wakefield, a notorious British prison housing some of the country’s most dangerous criminals.
Before his convictions, Watkins was the lead vocalist and lyricist for the Welsh alt-metal band Lostprophets, which achieved commercial success with four Top 10 records in the UK, including their 2012 album “Weapons.” However, his career came to an abrupt halt when he was arrested in June 2012 and later convicted and sentenced in December 2013.
In 2019, Watkins faced additional legal troubles after a mobile phone was discovered in his possession in prison. He claimed that he had been coerced by other prisoners to hold onto the phone but did not reveal their identities, fearing reprisals from the dangerous inmates with whom he shared confinement.
The recent attack on Ian Watkins highlights the dangers faced by notorious prisoners within the prison system, especially those convicted of heinous crimes. While the incident has raised concerns about his well-being, it also brings attention to the importance of ensuring the safety of all inmates in correctional facilities.
Source: rollingstone.com
