A video that was said to be taken in HMP Wandsworth, a prison located in the capital of England, London, has become a trending topic on social media. In the footage, it can be seen that a female guard is engaging in a sexual relationship with a prisoner. PERSON RECORDING: WE MADE HISTORYIn the video, which also shows the face of another prisoner who recorded it, it can be heard saying, "Guys, we made history. This is how we hang out in Wandsworth." It is unknown when the footage, in which the guard is in uniform, was taken. The police stated that no arrests have been made yet and that they are in contact with the Ministry of Justice regarding the matter. STATEMENT FROM THE PRISONIn a statement made regarding the issue, which has caused a great impact in the country, it was stated, "It would not be appropriate to comment further on an ongoing investigation in which this video involving a former guard has been reported to the police." SIMILAR INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED BEFOREIn the UK, the inappropriate relationships between guards and prisoners in prisons have been increasing in recent years. It is stated that more than 80 prison staff members who have had relationships with prisoners have been fired or warned since 2013. In February of this year, it was revealed that a female guard in a prison in Doncaster had a romantic relationship with a prisoner. The guard who engaged in a sexual relationship with the inmate was suspended after the incident. Guards found guilty of having inappropriate relationships with prisoners in the UK can receive significant penalties for the abuse of public office.
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