Zara Aleena's killer 'caught having sex with female prison worker in Belmarsh'

A prison worker was allegedly arrested on suspicion of misconduct
Jordan McSweeney was reportedly caught having sex with a prison worker in April 2023
Met Police
Jacob Phillips4 January 2024
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Zara Aleena’s killer Jordan McSweeney was reportedly caught having sex with a prison worker inside HMP Belmarsh.

She was kicked and stamped on by McSweeney in June 2022.

McSweeney, from Dagenham in east London, had only recently been released from prison when he carried out the attack.

He had 28 convictions for 69 crimes, dating back to 2006, ranging from burglary to assaulting the police and including racially motivated offences.

The MailOnline reports that McSweeney was caught having sex with a female prison worker in April last year.

A source allegedly told the Mail he was caught with a prison worker - who is not a prison officer - after the pair locked a room from the inside at the prison.

Zara Aleena who was murdered by Jordan McSweeney in Ilford, east London (Metropolitan Police/PA)
PA Wire

The worker has allegedly been suspended.

An internal investigation is said to be underway into how the incident happened.

The Metropolitan Police told the Standard: “On 6 April 2023, the Met received an allegation of inappropriate conduct involving a serving member of staff at HMP Belmarsh.

“The same day, a 32-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

“She was bailed pending further enquiries until a date in late July. She was later released under investigation.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

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