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Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins died after being allegedly stabbed to death in prison. ‌

West Yorkshire Police said they have launched a murder investigation into the fatal attack at HMP Wakefield on Saturday morning. Two men aged 25 and 43 have been arrested in connection and are in police custody. ‌

A statement from West Yorkshire Police said: “Detectives have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man in HMP Wakefield. ‌

“Officers were called by staff at the prison at 9.39am this morning (Saturday October 11) to reports of a serious assault on a prisoner.

“A man aged 48 was found with serious injuries. Despite medical attention he was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Two men aged

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