A prisoner who stabbed disgraced Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins to death last year told jurors the only guilt he felt was towards the paedophile’s victims.

Convicted murderer Rico Gedel , 25, attacked Watkins in his cell at high-security HMP Wakefield on 11 October, 2025, slashing him three times, Leeds Crown Court has heard.

He denies murder, claiming he wanted to be moved from sharing a wing with sex offenders in prison so decided to attack another inmate, but that he did not intend to kill.

Gedel has also claimed co-accused Samuel Dodsworth, 44, handed him a makeshift knife prior to the attack.

Richard Wright KC, defending Dodsworth, asked Gedel if he was “pleased” that Watkins was dead.

The defendant replied: “Somewhat.”

Mr Wright asked: “You’re certainly not losing sleep over it?”

Gedel said: “No, not really.…