Linda De Sousa Abreu, a 30-year-old woman, has been charged with misconduct in public office following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police. The charges stem from a social media video allegedly showing a prison staff member engaging in sexual activity with an inmate inside HMP Wandsworth, a Category B men’s prison in southwest London.

The video came to the attention of authorities on Friday, prompting an immediate inquiry. Officers arrested Abreu on suspicion of misconduct in public office, and she was taken into police custody the same day. She is scheduled to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

The incident has raised concerns about security and accountability within the prison system. The Metropolitan Police are continuing their investigation to determine the full extent of the alleged misconduct and any potential implications for prison staff and inmates.

HMP Wandsworth, known for housing male offenders, is now at the centre of this controversy. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as they seek to uphold the integrity of the criminal justice system.