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| Lostprophets rock star Ian Watkins in court on child sex charges | Lostprophets rock star Ian Watkins in court on child sex charges |
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| The lead singer of rock band Lostprophets has appeared in court on child sexual offence charges, including conspiracy to rape a baby. | |
| Ian Watkins, 35, of Pontypridd, appeared via video link at Cardiff Crown Court from Parc Prison, Bridgend. | Ian Watkins, 35, of Pontypridd, appeared via video link at Cardiff Crown Court from Parc Prison, Bridgend. |
| Wearing a black suit, shirt and tie Mr Watkins appeared along with two other female defendants who cannot be named for legal reasons. | Wearing a black suit, shirt and tie Mr Watkins appeared along with two other female defendants who cannot be named for legal reasons. |
| They were remanded further until 11 March. | They were remanded further until 11 March. |
| Mr Watkins faces a charge of conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a child under 13 and four offences relating to possession and distribution of indecent images of children. | |
| The alleged offences date from May to December this year. | |
| A 24-year-old woman has been charged with the same offences as Mr Watkins, while a 20-year-old woman is charged with five of the same offences but not conspiracy to rape. |