Overview
- Bevan was found dead in his cell at around 8:25 a.m. on 5 November, according to the Prison Service.
- West Yorkshire Police said a full investigation is under way and confirmed the arrests of three serving prisoners on suspicion of murder.
- The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman has opened a death-in-custody investigation, and the Prison Service said it will not comment further during the inquiries.
- Bevan was serving a life sentence with a 28-year minimum term for murdering two-year-old Lola James in Haverfordwest in 2020.
- His death follows the recent fatal stabbing of inmate Ian Watkins at the same high-security prison, where inspectors have noted rising levels of violence.