Three Men Charged Over Kyle Bevan's Death at HMP Wakefield
Three inmates at HMP Wakefield have been charged with the murder of Kyle Bevan, who was found dead in his cell on November 5.
Details of the Charges
Mark Fellows, 45, Lee Newell, 56, and David Taylor, 63, were arrested and formally charged with murder following Bevan's death. All three men are serving sentences at HMP Wakefield.
Background on Kyle Bevan
Kyle Bevan, aged 33, was serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 28 years. He was convicted for a "sustained, deliberate and very violent" assault on two-year-old Lola James in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in July 2020.
Incident Timeline
- Bevan was found dead at the category A prison in West Yorkshire on the morning of November 5.
- Police were called at 8:25 a.m. on the same day.
- Detectives promptly arrested three fellow prisoners on suspicion of murder.
Police Statement
"Three men, who are all serving prisoners, have been arrested on suspicion of murder."
"Detectives have charged three men with murder after the death of a prisoner at HMP Wakefield on Wednesday, November 5."
Summary
Kyle Bevan, convicted of a violent child murder, died in prison after serving only two-and-a-half years, leading to murder charges against three fellow inmates at HMP Wakefield.