Prison Officer Guilty of Misconduct in Public Office

Linda De Sousa Abreu, a 30-year-old prison officer at HMP Wandsworth, has pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office after being filmed engaging in a sexual act with an inmate. The incident, which occurred between June 26 and 28, was captured on video and subsequently shared on social media, prompting a police investigation. De Sousa Abreu was arrested at Heathrow Airport as she attempted to board a flight to Madrid. She has been granted conditional bail and will be sentenced on November 7. The Crown Prosecution Service condemned the act as a shocking breach of public trust, highlighting that De Sousa Abreu was an enthusiastic participant who attempted to evade responsibility. Her case underscores the seriousness with which such abuses of power are treated by the justice system.