Prison Instructor Admits to Inappropriate Relationship with Zara Aleena's Murderer

Hayley Jones pleads guilty to misconduct for her involvement with Jordan McSweeney while he serves a life sentence.

Hayley Jones, a prison workshop instructor, admitted to misconduct in a public office due to her relationship with Jordan McSweeney at HMP Belmarsh.
McSweeney, convicted for the murder of Zara Aleena, was sentenced to life with a reduced minimum term of 33 years after an appeal.
Jones' inappropriate relationship with McSweeney occurred between March 6 and April 7, 2023, and is considered an abuse of public trust.
McSweeney faces additional charges related to encouraging or assisting the commission of an indictable offence.
Jones has been granted conditional bail, with a pre-sentence report ordered ahead of her sentencing, which is yet to be scheduled.