A court hears that an inmate accused of murdering former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins believed the killing would bring him notoriety. During the trial, prosecutors say the stabbing occurred in high-security HMP Wakefield, where Watkins is reported to have been attacked in his cell. Multiple reports state that Watkins was killed by stabbing while in prison. The prosecution also describes the incident as involving more than one person, referring to it as a “joint offence” between two men who were held in prison with the accused.
The court is told that the accused made remarks suggesting he expected to become famous if he carried out the killing, including statements along the lines of being able to be famous “if I’ve killed him.” The trial is focused on the circumstances of the attack and the accused’s account and alleged statements, with the prosecution and defence presenting competing narratives. The reporting reflects the allegations discussed in court and does not indicate a verdict as of the time of publication.
