Kyle Bevan Murder: Three Inmates Charged Over HMP Wakefield Death
Three prisoners have been charged with the murder of convicted child killer Kyle Bevan, who was found dead inside HMP Wakefield earlier this week.
Incident Overview
Kyle Bevan, 33, had been serving a life sentence with a minimum of 28 years for the brutal killing of two-year-old Lola James in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in July 2020. He was discovered dead in his cell at the high-security HMP Wakefield, West Yorkshire, on Wednesday morning, having served just two and a half years of his sentence.
Police Investigation and Charges
West Yorkshire Police confirmed that three serving inmates were arrested and later charged in connection with Bevan’s death. The suspects are Mark Fellows, aged 45, Lee Newell, aged 56, and David Taylor, aged 63.
"Detectives have charged three men with murder after the death of a prisoner at HMP Wakefield on Wednesday, November 5," a police spokesperson stated.
According to police, emergency services were called to the facility at 8:25 a.m. on Wednesday following reports of a death in custody. All three men remain in custody and are expected to appear in court soon.
Background on the Victim
Bevan’s conviction stemmed from what the court described as a “sustained, deliberate and very violent” attack on toddler Lola James. His death has sparked renewed attention on violence within high-security prisons.
Author’s summary: Three inmates at HMP Wakefield face murder charges following the prison death of child killer Kyle Bevan, who had served only a fraction of his life sentence.