Two men have been arrested by South Wales Police in connection with the death of Ian Watkins, the former lead singer of the rock band Lostprophets. The 47-year-old was found unresponsive in his cell at HMP Wakefield on Monday and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The arrests mark a significant development in the investigation into Watkins' sudden death. Authorities are currently treating the circumstances as unexplained while awaiting post-mortem results.
Police Investigation Underway
South Wales Police confirmed that two men, aged 34 and 36, were arrested on suspicion of connection to Watkins' death. Both individuals remain in police custody as detectives continue their inquiries.
A police spokesperson stated: "We can confirm two men have been arrested in connection with the death of a 47-year-old man at HMP Wakefield. The death is currently being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing."
Notorious History
Watkins was serving a 29-year prison sentence at the Category A facility, having been convicted in 2013 of a series of horrific child sex offences. The former musician had been incarcerated since December 2013 following one of the most shocking cases in recent British criminal history.
HMP Wakefield, often referred to as 'Monster Mansion,' houses some of Britain's most dangerous criminals. The prison has faced previous scrutiny over security and inmate welfare issues.
Ongoing Inquiries
The Prison Service has launched its own internal investigation alongside the police inquiry. A spokesperson for the service confirmed: "Police are investigating and the Prison and Probation Ombudsman has been informed."
Standard procedure in such cases involves multiple agencies working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding an inmate's death while in custody.
Authorities have not released further details about the specific nature of the arrests or the evidence leading to them. The investigation continues as forensic teams work to establish the complete sequence of events.
