Kyle Bevan murder detectives charge three men over HMP Wakefield death

Kyle Bevan Murder Investigation

Three prisoners have been charged with the murder of Kyle Bevan, who was found dead at HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire. The accused are Mark Fellows, 45, Lee Newell, 56, and David Taylor, 63.

Details of the Incident

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 Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in July 2020. Bevan had served only two and a half years of this sentence before his death.

Police were called to the category A prison HMP Wakefield at 8:25 am on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, where Bevan was found dead in his cell.

Charges and Police Statement

“Three men, who are all serving prisoners, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.”

On Friday morning, West Yorkshire Police confirmed:

“Detectives have charged three men with murder after the death of a prisoner at HMP Wakefield on Wednesday, November 5. Kyle Bevan, aged 33, was found dead in his cell on Wednesday morning. Mark Fellows aged 45, Lee Newell aged 56 and David Taylor aged 63, all of whom identify as White British and were inmates at HMP Wakefield, have been charged with murder.”

Summary

The investigation into Kyle Bevan’s death led to murder charges against three fellow inmates, reflecting ongoing security concerns at HMP Wakefield.

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