Inmates Cornered a Child Killer in His Cell, Stabbed Him 30 Times, and Tucked Him Into Bed
Three UK prisoners face murder charges after Kyle Bevan was killed in a four-minute attack at HMP Wakefield.
No matter what crime a person commits, a prison is supposed to keep them safe. But a brutal cell attack shows how fast that safety can vanish.
What Happened
On November 4, three inmates slipped into the cell of Kyle Bevan at HMP Wakefield. Bevan was serving a life sentence for the murder of his stepdaughter.
The men stayed inside the cell for four minutes and 39 seconds. In that brief window, they stabbed the 33-year-old over 30 times with sharp weapons.
They then moved Bevan to his bed to make him look like he was asleep. Guards did not find his body until the next morning.
What the evidence shows
- Bevan suffered more than 30 stab wounds to his chest and belly.
- Video cameras filmed three men leaving the cell looking satisfied after 4 minutes and 39 seconds.
- Guards found a folded piece of metal covered in Bevan's blood behind a TV.
- Police found more weapons hidden in a bottle of chili sauce in another inmate's cell.
- The accused men are Mark Fellows, 45, David Taylor, 64, and Lee Newell, 57.
The Bigger Question
How do inmates get weapons and move freely into other cells inside a strict prison? This attack did not happen in a blind spot. It happened in a place where guards are paid to watch every move.
We must ask if the system looks the other way when certain prisoners are targeted. Safety must protect everyone, or the rule of law means nothing.
The Other Side
The three accused men have pleaded not guilty to the murder. Their lawyers will likely argue that the camera footage does not prove who held the weapons or what happened inside the cell. However, the blood on the weapons and the tight timeline will make this a very hard case for the defense to win.
What Happens Now
The murder trial is now underway at Leeds Crown Court. The public will watch to see if HMP Wakefield changes its safety rules to stop future attacks.
This case also puts pressure on prison staff. They face tough questions about why nobody checked on Bevan for hours after the attack.
What We Still Don't Know
- Why did the guards fail to notice anything wrong during their evening rounds?
- How did the inmates make and hide multiple sharp weapons without staff finding them?
- Was there a specific trigger that caused the three men to target Bevan on that day?
Transparency notes
Published: Jun 10, 2026. No major post-publication update has been logged.
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