Wandsworth Prison Officer Admits to Misconduct
Linda De Sousa Abreu, a prison officer from Fulham, admits to misconduct after being filmed having sex with an inmate at HMP Wandsworth. The incident went viral, leading to her identification and arrest at Heathrow Airport. She was granted conditional bail, with the next court hearing set for 7 November.
Linda De Sousa Abreu, a 30-year-old prison officer from Fulham, south-west London, has admitted to misconduct in a public office after being filmed having sex with an inmate at HMP Wandsworth.
The incident, which occurred on 27 June, was captured by another inmate and went viral on social media.
De Sousa Abreu was identified by prison staff and arrested by Metropolitan Police at Heathrow Airport as she attempted to flee to Madrid.
She pleaded guilty at Isleworth Crown Court and was granted conditional bail, with her next court appearance scheduled for 7 November.
The Crown Prosecution Service described it as a shocking breach of public trust, highlighting her abuse of position as a prison officer.
The incident, which occurred on 27 June, was captured by another inmate and went viral on social media.
De Sousa Abreu was identified by prison staff and arrested by Metropolitan Police at Heathrow Airport as she attempted to flee to Madrid.
She pleaded guilty at Isleworth Crown Court and was granted conditional bail, with her next court appearance scheduled for 7 November.
The Crown Prosecution Service described it as a shocking breach of public trust, highlighting her abuse of position as a prison officer.
