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Trial Set for Three Inmates Accused of Killing Kyle Bevan at HMP Wakefield

Bevan was serving a life sentence for the 2020 murder of two-year-old Lola James when he was found dead in his cell.

Overview

  • Mark Fellows, 45, Lee Newell, 56, and David Taylor, 63, appeared at Leeds Crown Court on Monday for a brief mention hearing.
  • A judge listed their trial for June 2 next year, with a plea and trial preparation hearing on December 15.
  • The men were previously charged by West Yorkshire Police after Bevan, 33, was discovered dead on November 5 at the category A prison.
  • The defendants had earlier appeared via videolink at Leeds Magistrates' Court and were remanded in custody.
  • HMP Wakefield has faced heightened scrutiny after another alleged inmate killing in October involving Ian Watkins.