One of the men accused of killing Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins behind bars pleaded not guilty to the murder on Wednesday.

Samuel Dodsworth, 43, appeared in Leeds Crown Court via video-link from HMP Wakefield prison, where Watkins, a convicted pedophile, was stabbed in the neck and killed in October. Dodsworth also denied being in possession of a makeshift knife on the day of Watkins’ murder.

Another man charged with murder for Watkins’ death, 25-year-old prisoner Rico Gedel, did not enter a plea as he reportedly refused to leave his cell because he wanted to appear in court in person to face the charges, the BBC reports ; Gedel did not take part in the video-link, and no plea was entered on his behalf.

Four inmates were arrested in connection with Watkins’ death, with the t

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