Two prison staff members are accused of misconduct after admitting they had relationships with inmate brothers who allegedly ran a large drugs operation.
According to reports, Jai Gascoyne, 25, and Elle Walton, 27, were both working at Buckley Hall Prison in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, when they entered relationships with inmates Dil and Haq Nawaz. The brothers are described as having been behind a £3 million drugs operation while in custody.
The reporting states that prosecutors have warned the officers they could themselves face jail if they are found to have played a role or otherwise breached the terms of their positions by engaging in relationships with prisoners connected to the alleged drug enterprise. The accounts also indicate that the officers’ admissions relate specifically to the time they were employed at Buckley Hall.
The allegations and potential consequences are being considered through the legal process. Details about the exact charges, court dates, and the outcome for each defendant were not included in the provided excerpts.
