Ian Watkins, vocalist of Welsh rock band Lostprophets, has pleaded guilty at Cardiff Crown Court to a series of child sex offences, including attempting to rape a baby.
The band, who formed in Pontypridd in 1997, spilt up last month.
Lostprophets' Ian Watkins guilty of child sex offences
26 November 2013
BBC News
Ian Watkins, singer of Welsh rock band Lostprophets, has pleaded guilty to a series of child sex offences including attempted rape of a baby.
He had previously "furiously denied" the allegations.
The 36-year-old from Pontypridd had been due to stand trial at Cardiff Crown Court alongside two women.
Watkins (centre) with his bandmates
Watkins pleaded guilty to attempted rape and sexual assault of a child under 13 but not guilty to rape. This was accepted by the prosecution.
BBC News - Lostprophets' Ian Watkins guilty of child sex offences
The band, who formed in Pontypridd in 1997, spilt up last month.
Lostprophets' Ian Watkins guilty of child sex offences
26 November 2013
BBC News
Ian Watkins, singer of Welsh rock band Lostprophets, has pleaded guilty to a series of child sex offences including attempted rape of a baby.
He had previously "furiously denied" the allegations.
The 36-year-old from Pontypridd had been due to stand trial at Cardiff Crown Court alongside two women.
Watkins (centre) with his bandmates
Watkins pleaded guilty to attempted rape and sexual assault of a child under 13 but not guilty to rape. This was accepted by the prosecution.
BBC News - Lostprophets' Ian Watkins guilty of child sex offences
