Three men charged with murder over death of convicted child killer in prison

Three men charged with murder over prison death of child killer

Three inmates, including Mark Fellows, have been charged with the murder of convicted child killer Kyle Bevan inside HMP Wakefield in Yorkshire. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when Bevan was discovered lifeless in his cell.

Prison death and background

The Prison Service confirmed that the deceased, 33-year-old Kyle Bevan, was serving a life sentence for killing his partner’s two-year-old daughter, Lola James, in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in 2020. Bevan had been ordered to serve at least 28 years for the brutal attack that resulted in the child’s fatal head injuries.

Police response and charges

West Yorkshire Police were called to the Category A prison at 8:25 a.m. on Wednesday. Investigators have now charged three men — Mark Fellows, 45, formerly of Warrington; Lee Newell, 56; and David Taylor, 63 — each accused of murder in connection with Bevan’s death.

“Detectives have charged three men with murder after the death of a prisoner at HMP Wakefield on Wednesday, November 5.”

“Kyle Bevan, aged 33, was found dead in his cell on Wednesday morning.”

“Mark Fellows aged 45, Lee Newell aged 56 and David Taylor aged 63, all of whom identify as white British and were inmates at HMP Wakefield, have been charged with murder. They have been remanded into custody and are due to appear before Leeds Magistrates’ Court this morning, Friday.”

Next legal steps

The accused remain in custody and are expected to appear before Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

Author’s summary: Three inmates, including Mark Fellows, face murder charges following the death of convicted child killer Kyle Bevan at HMP Wakefield.

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Warrington Guardian Warrington Guardian — 2025-11-07

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