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A woman has been arrested over a social media video allegedly showing a member of prison staff having sex with an inmate in a jail cell.<\/p>\n
The Metropolitan Police said it began an investigation on Friday “after officers were made aware of a video allegedly filmed inside HMP Wandsworth”.<\/p>\n
It added a woman was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office the same day and is in police custody.<\/p>\n
The Met said its inquiries continue and it remains “in close contact with the Ministry of Justice”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
HM Prison Service previously said it had reported the former officer to police over the allegation.<\/p>\n
It follows an “urgent notification” about conditions at HMP Wandsworth in May, issued by chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor.<\/p>\n
Inspectors found Wandsworth was stricken with severe overcrowding, vermin and rising violence among inmates.<\/p>\n
HM Inspectorate of Prisons declined to comment due to the pre-election period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n