They even apparently had the initials of the convicts tattooed on their bodies
Two prison workers became 'infatuated' with two serving inmates and smuggled drugs and other contraband into their jail for them, a court was told. Amy Portwood, 41, and Adrienne Juniper, 35, were employed as carers, but 'collaborated' with convicted Manchester robbers Darren McAndrew and Philip Phythian, police said after all four were sentenced.
Portwood and Juniper meanwhile, both said to be mums, were 'regular visitors' to the category C prison as care workers for contractor Care Plus. When the two mums attended work on the morning of January 7 2022, a drug detection dog was said to have "taken an interest" in Juniper and jumped up at her. However she "passed this off" by stating that she was wearing perfume and was allowed to continue onwards into the prison.
Phythian has a total of 18 previous convictions for 36 offences - including receiving 10 years for robbery, wounding with intent and aggravated burglary in 2009. Gemma Maxwell, defending, stated that the 33-year-old had served a year in custody after being recalled on licence, adding: "It is conceded that the defendant has a poor record, but he does not have any drug matters.McAndrew's criminal record shows 10 entries for 22 offences.
Juniper, of St Helens Road in Leigh, Wigan, has no previous convictions. Philip Tully, defending, told the court: "Both of her children are children with complex needs and, if she was to receive an immediate custodial sentence, the impact upon the children and their care and wellbeing is likely to be significant.
Appearing on Portwood's behalf, Gareth Bellis said she had been "blinded by love and affection" and subjected to a "form of grooming to a certain extent". But he added: "She went into this with her eyes open. Clearly, she has shown genuine remorse. Your honour will take into account how she became involved in these offences. One might say, but for the others, she would not have been involved.
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