A FEMALE warder has been arrested over alleged flings with lags at a scandal-hit prison.
The 22-year-old is being quizzed over at least two inappropriate relationships.
AlamyA female warder has been arrested over alleged flings with lags at scandal-hit HMP Five Wells[/caption]
It is claimed the prison officer struck up close bonds at a category C jail — home to 1,700 inmates including robbers and sex offenders.
A government counter-corruption unit is said to have been tipped off about her activities at HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough, Northants.
A source said: “We are talking about sexual relationships. There are believed to be even more prisoners involved than first thought.”
The guard was quizzed on suspicion of misconduct in a public office and her home was searched by police officers in November.
She was bailed as enquiries into the alleged flings continue.
Bosses at the £253million prison, run by G4S, suspended the guard and transferred one of the inmates involved in the case to another jail.
She is the second warder to be arrested recently over flings at HMP Five Wells.
In January, prison officer Toni Cole, 29, was jailed for a year after admitting having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate in January 2023.
An independent review of the jail in November found “some commendable progress, and firm foundations being set for a safer and more purposeful prison”.
A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman confirmed the arrest, adding: “This is a live investigation and, as such, we can make no further comment at this time.”
A HMP Five Wells spokeswoman said: “A prison custody officer was arrested by Northamptonshire Police in November on suspicion of misconduct in a public office.
“It would be inappropriate to comment further while they investigate.”
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