Two more men arrested over Ian Watkins murder inquiry

Two more men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder in connection with the death of former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins, West Yorkshire Police said, as a coroner confirmed the singer died from a stab wound to the neck. The arrests were made at HMP Wakefield, the high-security prison where Watkins was serving a lengthy sentence, and follow two inmates already charged with his murder.

Police said the two newly arrested men, aged 23 and 39, were taken into custody at Wakefield on Tuesday and would be interviewed before being bailed and returned to prison while inquiries continue. Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle, senior investigating officer with 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."

An inquest opened and was adjourned at Wakefield Coroners Court on Friday, where Coroner Oliver Longstaff said Watkins, who was pronounced dead at the prison on October 11 by an attending doctor, had been formally...