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.

Charges and Suspects

All three men, White British inmates at HMP Wakefield, face murder charges related to Bevan's death.

Background on Kyle Bevan

Kyle Bevan, aged 33, was serving a life sentence with a minimum of 28 years following a "sustained, deliberate and very violent" assault on two-year-old Lola James in July 2020 in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.

Incident Details

Bevan was discovered dead in his cell on the morning of Wednesday, November 5, at the Category A prison in West Yorkshire after serving only two and a half years of his sentence.

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

West Yorkshire Police confirmed the arrests and charges shortly after the incident.

Police Statement

"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."

The police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Bevan's death.

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Author's summary: Three inmates have been charged with the murder of Kyle Bevan, a child killer found dead in HMP Wakefield after serving just over two years of a life sentence.

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Leeds Live Leeds Live — 2025-11-07