Female prison officer, 27, is accused of having inappropriate relationship with inmate at young offenders’ institution
- Stacey Sutherland, 27, from Durham is accused of misconduct in public office
- It is alleged she was involved in an inappropriate relationship with an inmate
- She appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court earlier today for a hearing
- She was released on unconditional bail to reappear at Teesside Crown Court
A female prison officer has been accused of having a relationship with an inmate at a young offenders’ institution where she worked.
Stacey Sutherland, 27, of Barnard Castle, Co Durham, appeared today at Newtown Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court, accused of abusing the public’s trust by entering into a relationship with an inmate.
She is accused of having the inappropriate relationship with the prisoner at HMP Deerbolt in Co Durham between April 1 and May 14.
Prison officer Stacey Sutherland, pictured, right, today outside Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court, only spoke to confirm her name, address and date of birth during the short hearing
Sutherland, pictured, was ordered to reappear at Teesside Crown Court on December 6
Sutherland only spoke to confirm her name, address and date of birth during the five-minute hearing.
District Judge Tim Capstick granted Sutherland unconditional bail ordering her to reappear at Teesside Crown Court on December 6.
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