A woman has been sentenced to prison for conspiring to help disgraced Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins gain access to a baby for sexual abuse. The 36-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was jailed for 14 years at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting plotting with Watkins to abduct and rape a child.
The court heard that the woman, referred to as Woman A, engaged in online conversations with Watkins in which they discussed plans to target a baby. She was arrested as part of a wider investigation into Watkins' crimes, which also involved another woman, Woman B, who was sentenced to 17 years for similar offences.
Watkins, 36, was sentenced to 35 years in prison in December 2013 after pleading guilty to a string of child sex offences, including the attempted rape of a baby. The former rock star admitted 13 charges spanning five years, including conspiracy to rape a child under 13.
In sentencing, Mr Justice Royce described the case as 'breaking new ground' in its depravity. He told Watkins: 'You had many fawning fans. That gave you power. You knew you could use that power to induce young female fans to help satisfy your insatiable lust.'
Detectives have urged any further victims to come forward, stating they believe there may be more individuals involved in Watkins' network of abuse. The investigation has extended internationally, with police liaising with authorities in the US and Germany.
