Kyle Bevan Murder Investigation
Three prisoners have been charged with the murder of Kyle Bevan, who was found dead at HMP Wakefield.
Details of the Case
- 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 July 2020.
- Bevan died after serving only two and a half years of his sentence.
The Accused
- Mark Fellows, 45
- Lee Newell, 56
- David Taylor, 63
All three men are inmates at HMP Wakefield and identify as White British.
Incident Timeline
- Police were called to HMP Wakefield, a category A prison in West Yorkshire, at 8:25 am on Wednesday, November 5.
- Bevan was found dead in his cell that morning.
- Following the discovery, the three men were arrested on suspicion of murder.
- Detectives formally charged them with murder on Friday, November 7.
"Detectives have charged three men with murder after the death of a prisoner at HMP Wakefield on Wednesday, November 5." — West Yorkshire Police spokesman
The investigation is ongoing as the case proceeds through the courts.
Summary: Three prisoners at HMP Wakefield have been charged with the murder of Kyle Bevan, a convicted child killer who died after serving just over two years of a life sentence.
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Leeds Live — 2025-11-07