Prison Romance Scandal: Six-Month Affair Exposed
Cherrie-Ann Austin-Saddington, 26, sparked a major scandal after a secret six-month fling with convicted rapist Bradley Trengrove inside HMP The Verne, Dorset. The pair got close in the prison workshop, reportedly having sex up to 40 times.
The steamy romance began when Trengrove slipped Cherrie-Ann a note with his secret mobile number. Instead of alerting authorities, she texted him back — and their illicit affair took off.
Mother-of-Three Falls Pregnant, Plans Shocking Artificial Insemination
Despite knowing Trengrove was locked up for 13 years for rape and sexual offences against a child, Cherrie-Ann believed his claims of innocence. His family even backed the couple, forming close bonds with her.
She fell pregnant but tragically lost the baby after eight weeks. When Trengrove was shifted to HMP Channings Wood, their secret encounters ended — yet Cherrie-Ann wasn’t ready to quit.
In a bizarre move, she smuggled a Calpol syringe into the prison on a visit, hoping to artificially inseminate herself by collecting his ejaculate.
Busted With Syringe: Suspended Sentence for Prison Staffer
The plan backfired when Cherrie-Ann was caught with the syringe. A cell search uncovered their explicit message exchanges. She was handed a two-year suspended sentence for misconduct in public office.
Twist of Fate: Paralysed Before Sentencing
Before sentencing, tragedy struck — Cherrie-Ann suffered a spinal stroke, leaving her paralysed from the chest down. Judges showed leniency given her dire health condition.
She has since severed ties with Trengrove and walked away from the scandal. The case, however, raises tough questions about women working in men’s prisons.
Experts Call for Tougher Vetting and Training
Experts warn this scandal highlights the urgent need for stricter hiring checks and better training for prison staff to prevent similar incidents.
