Further arrests made over murder of paedophile singer Ian Watkins

Police investigating the murder of paedophile singer Ian Watkins at HMP Wakefield have made two further arrests.

Two men aged 23 and 39 have been arrested from HMP Wakefield on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

They are both in police custody.

Last week two men were charged with murder in relation to the incident, they are on remand awaiting trial.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said:

“Extensive enquiries remain ongoing in relation to the murder of Ian Watkins and these arrests form part of that. Ian Watkins’ family are being updated as the investigation progresses. However, we do not anticipate any immediate developments at this stage.”

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