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Lostprophets Ian Watkins Charged On Child Sex Offences And 'Extreme Animal Porn'


The lead singer of Welsh rock group Lostprophets has been charged with sexual offences against children.

Ian Watkins, 35, of Pontypridd, will appear before Cardiff magistrates on Wednesday.

He is charged with conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a female under 13 and possession/distribution of indecent images of children.

Two women, aged 20 and 24, from Doncaster and Bedford, have been charged with similar offences.

All three have been questioned at Cardiff Bay police station, said South Wales Police.

Watkins was also found in possession of "extreme animal pornography."

Two women, aged 20 and 24 have been charged in connection with Watkins.

A Fearless Records representative had no further information at press time, although an official statement is expected shortly.

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    December 19, 2012

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