Murder Charge Against Two Men for Death of Ian Watkins
Two men, Rashid Gedel, 25, and Samuel Dodsworth, 43, have been charged with the murder of Ian Watkins, the former singer of Lostprophets.
Both men, inmates at HMP Wakefield, appeared separately at Leeds Magistrates' Court and were remanded in custody until their next appearance at Leeds Crown Court.
- Rashid Gedel, 25, and Samuel Dodsworth, 43, are the accused.
- Ian Watkins, 48, was found dead after an alleged assault at HMP Wakefield.
- Watkins was serving a 29-year jail sentence for sex offences, including attempted rape of a fan's baby.
No statements were given by the accused during the brief hearings, only confirming their names and dates of birth.
District Judge Anthony Dunne remanded both men in custody until their next court appearance.
Author's summary: Two men charged with murder of Ian Watkins.