Prison Officer Arrested After Alleged Sexual Encounter with Inmate Caught on Video

The incident at HMP Five Wells in Northamptonshire has prompted a police investigation and raised concerns about prison management and staff conduct.

A female prison officer at HMP Five Wells has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct after allegedly being filmed having sex with a male inmate in his cell.
The explicit video, reportedly recorded by the inmate, has been circulated among prisoners at the privately run facility.
HMP Five Wells, a £238 million 'super-prison' opened in 2022, has faced criticism for lax security, high levels of drug availability, and inadequate staff training.
The incident follows other recent scandals involving inappropriate relationships between prison staff and inmates in the UK, highlighting systemic issues within the penal system.
The prison operator, G4S, confirmed the officer's suspension and arrest but declined further comment while the investigation is ongoing.