Lostprophets’ Ian Watkins was stabbed with a “sharpened toilet brush” in prison last year.The disgraced former singer is currently serving a 29-year sentence, with a further six years on license, in HMP Wakefield on various child sex offences, including the attempted rape of a baby.Back in August 2023, The Mirror reported that Watkins was attacked and taken hostage by three other inmates on August 5.
After he was found and freed by officers, he was taken to hospital.A Prison Service spokesperson told the outlet: “Police are investigating an incident which took place on Saturday at HMP Wakefield.
We are unable to comment further while the police investigate.”Police went on to share an update on Watkins’ health, writing in a statement: “West Yorkshire Police were notified by staff at HMP Wakefield of an assault on a prisoner on the afternoon of Saturday, 5 August.
He was taken to hospital where his injuries are not understood to be life-threatening. Enquiries are ongoing.”Now, as reported by The Mirror, it was claimed that the ‘Rooftops’ singer was stabbed with a sharpened toilet brush over a drug debt.
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