In a shocking and unprecedented incident that has rocked the UK’s prison system, a female prison guard at HMP Wandsworth has been caught on video engaging in sexual activity with an inmate.
The video, which was reportedly filmed by another inmate, has been widely shared on social media, causing widespread outrage and raising serious questions about security and discipline within the prison.
The video, which is said to have been recorded recently, shows the prison officer, who is wearing her uniform, engaging in sexual activity with an inmate inside a cell at the Category B prison in south-west London.
The clip, which lasts for several minutes, shows the officer performing a sex act on the prisoner before the pair engage in full intercourse.
The video has sparked a furious reaction from the public, with many expressing their disbelief and disgust at the prison officer’s actions.
Some have called for her to be prosecuted, while others have questioned how such an incident could have taken place within a supposedly secure prison environment.
A Prison Service spokesman has confirmed that the woman in the video is no longer employed by the service, and that the incident is being treated as a serious breach of security. He said: “Staff corruption is not tolerated and the former prison officer allegedly featured in this video has been reported to the police.”
The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into the incident, but no arrests have been made at this stage. A spokesman for the force said: “We have been made aware of a video allegedly filmed inside HMP Wandsworth. It would be inappropriate to comment further while they investigate.”
The incident comes just months after HMP Wandsworth hit the headlines following the alleged escape of terror suspect Daniel Khalife, who is said to have strapped himself to the underside of a Bidfood delivery truck with a makeshift harness made from prison bedsheets.
The prison has also been criticized for its poor conditions, with a recent report by the Chief Inspector of Prisons highlighting overcrowding, drug use, and a lack of basic amenities such as showers.
The scandal at HMP Wandsworth has once again highlighted the challenges facing the UK’s prison system, and has raised serious questions about the effectiveness of security measures within the country’s jails. It remains to be seen what action will be taken against the prison officer involved, and whether any changes will be made to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.