Ian Watkins pleads guilty to rape charges

Wales Online reports live from Cardiff Crown Court: “Ian Watkins has pleaded guilty to 13 sex offences - including two of attempting to rape a baby”

“His two female co-defendants also admitted a string of sex abuse charges against their own children. He also pleaded guilty to two counts of taking indecent photographs of children dating back to 2007 and 2008. The court has been hearing how Watkins recorded the attempted rape of a very young child in a hotel room in Shepherds Bush, London, in April 2012. He also filmed himself abusing the child alongside the child's mother inside a hotel where the band were staying."

Killyourstereo.com reported yesterday jurors were to be selected for the case this week. Subsequently, Watkins, despite previously maintaining his innocence, has now pleaded guilty.

There will be no trial with sentencing due to occur on December 18.