Ian Watkins murder trial collapses as judge vents 'disappointment'

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A jury has been discharged for legal reasons as the trial of two prisoners accused of killing disgraced Lost Prophets singer Ian Watkins has collapsed.Rico Gedel, 25, and Samuel Dodsworth, 44, were standing trial at Leeds Crown Court when Mr Justice Hilliard brought proceedings to a halt on Friday."Very reluctantly, I'm going to discharge you and the case will have to be retried.

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That's disappointing for you and for everyone," the judge told jurors.Both men deny murdering the former rock star, who died aged 48, last October and will now face a fresh trial at a later date.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Watkins was fatally stabbed by Gedel inside his cell at HMP Wakefield, where the former musician was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex crimes.The court was told Gedel used a makeshift blade to carry out the attack, and upon leaving the cell, passed the weapon to Dodsworth.Prosecutors argued both defendants bore responsibility for the killing, claiming Dodsworth had prior...

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