Lostprophets Frontman On Suicide Watch As He Awaits Infant Rape Trial

Frontman for the Lostprophets, Ian Watkins is reportedly on suicide watch as he awaits to stand trial against charges of infant rape and the possession, making and distribution of indecent images of children.

According to The Independent, the musician's defence barrister Sally O'Neill said in a pre-trial review hearing yesterday that Watkins "is on suicide watch five times an hour” and she also revealed details of what a clinical psychologist who treated the vocalist had to say on his well-being.

“He has been seen by a clinical psychologist and she believes he should be receiving anti-psychotic medication… She wants him to be taken to a secure hospital for assessment and treatment," O'Neill said at the review, which Watkins appeared at via video-link.

The Welsh band's frontman pleaded not guilty to all of the 24 offences he was charged with back in June. The two females who have also been charged, appeared in the Cardiff Crown Court yesterday. One of the accused denied all charges, while the other admitted to sexually touching and taking/distributing indecent photos of a child. The two women cannot be named for legal reasons.

The trial has been adjourned until Monday 14 October.