Woman arrested after female prison officer filmed having sex with inmate in Wandsworth prison

28 June 2024, 17:13 | Updated: 29 June 2024, 12:10

Scotland Yard has launched an investigation into the shocking footage
Scotland Yard has launched an investigation into the shocking footage. Picture: Social Media

By Asher McShane

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after a video was shared online showing a female prison officer having sex with an inmate in a cell at HMP Wandsworth.

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The shocking video shows the woman performing a sex act at the Category A jail in south West London.

The two go on to have sex while the other cellmate films on a mobile phone.

The friend, who is smoking while recording, says: “Guys we've made history, this is what I'm telling you.”

Later in the video he adds: “This is how we roll in Wandsworth.”

The video was filmed in Wandsworth Prison in south west London
The video was filmed in Wandsworth Prison in south west London. Picture: Getty

On Saturday, the Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest saying: "A police investigation was launched on 28 June after officers were made aware of a video allegedly filmed inside HMP Wandsworth.

"A woman was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on 28 June. She has been taken into police custody.

"Enquiries continue. We remain in close contact with the Ministry of Justice.

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A Prison Service spokesman previously said: “Staff corruption is not tolerated and the former prison officer allegedly featured in this video has been reported to the police. 

“It would be inappropriate to comment further while they investigate.”

The Met Police said: “We have been made aware of a video allegedly filmed inside HMP Wandsworth.

“A police investigation is under way. At this early stage there have been no arrests. We are in close contact with the Ministry of Justice.”

Vanessa Frake, former head of security at Wormwood Scrubs, told MailOnline: “This is what is completely wrong with the prison service in this day and age”

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