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A probation officer has admitted to engaging in an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at the UK's most secure prison.

Bethany Dent-Reynolds was involved in a questionable liaison with inmate Kieran Robinson at HMP Belmarsh in Southeast London.

Main entrance to Belmarsh high security prison in southeast London, UK. A category 'A' men's prison housing the UK's most dangerous offenders.Bethany Dent-Reynolds had the affair while working at BelmarshCredit: Alamy Bethany Dent-Reynolds posing at night by a river, wearing a floral dress with a high slit.She pleaded guilty to the chargeCredit: Social Media

The 27-year-old appeared at Woolwich Crown Court, where she confessed to misconduct in a public office.

According to the charges, she was involved in an “inappropriate relationship” with Robinson from February 15, 2024, to May 3, 2024.

During this period, she was serving as a probation service officer.

She was also accused of attempting to access unauthorized information on a computer.

This charge was set aside after the probation officer pleaded not guilty.

Dent-Reynolds denied a second misconduct charge, which claimed she was in an “inappropriate, romantic relationship” with Robinson from March 1, 2024, to April 20, 2024.

This charge was dismissed by the prosecutors, as noted in court.

Dent-Reynolds was granted unconditional bail pending sentencing at Woolwich Crown Court on February 6 next year.

HMP Belmarsh houses several notorious inmates, including Southport killer Axel Rudakubana, neo-Nazi David Copeland, and Manchester bomb plotter Hashem Abedi.

Probation Officer Bethany Dent-Reynolds covering her head with a scarf while leaving Westminster Magistrates' Court after being charged with misconduct.Dent-Reynolds will be sentenced next yearCredit: Simon Jones

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Bethany Dent-Reynolds charged with?

She was charged with misconduct in a public office related to her inappropriate relationship with an inmate.

When is her sentencing date?

Her sentencing is scheduled for February 6 next year at Woolwich Crown Court.

What are some notable prisoners at HMP Belmarsh?

HMP Belmarsh houses several notorious inmates, including Axel Rudakubana, David Copeland, and Hashem Abedi.

Eze Chidiebere Paul

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