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Trans murderer 'caught having drunken sex with female inmate' as prison launch probe
29 May 2022, 16:49 | Updated: 29 May 2022, 16:56
A transgender murderer was caught having drunken intercourse with a female inmate, it has been reported.
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The inmates were caught by prison staff which has prompted an urgent investigation into the incident at HMP Bronzefield, in Ashford, Surrey.
The female trans inmate, who was born a biological male, is said to have consumed home brew, before having sex with another prisoner, according to The Mirror.
A prison source told the newspaper: "It's gone all the way to the governor. This inmate had free rein to move around, mingling with the other women, even though she had her functioning male parts."
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An urgent transfer was made to move the prisoner 16 miles away to HMP Downview, in Surrey, which has its own transgender wing.
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Sodexo who privately run the prison, describe it as a "dynamic and forward-thinking women's prison which accommodates a diverse and complex population of women".
In a statement to private company said: "We do not comment on individuals. We can confirm that we have received a report of inappropriate conduct and have taken the necessary immediate steps."