An extremely disturbing video has surfaced showing a convicted rapist being humiliated and beaten in a British prison. The footage, which is believed to have been taken at HMP Pentonville, shows a 21-year-old man being stripped, whipped with a cable, and having his head shoved down a toilet.
The man, who is currently awaiting sentencing next month, can be heard begging for mercy as he is forced to undress in front of a dirty toilet. In the video, one of his attackers can be heard telling him, “Take off your clothes before I whack you in the head, bro.” Another voice can be heard saying, “Put his head in the toilet.” The man screams, “Oh my days,” as his head is forced into the toilet bowl.
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The rapist was convicted of imprisoning a girl in a flat in north London and raping her, along with two other men who forced her to perform oral sex on them. The graphic video has caused widespread outrage and the Ministry of Justice has launched an investigation into the incident.
The attack on the rapist raises serious concerns about the safety and security of prisons in the UK. It is a well-known fact that prisons are overcrowded, understaffed and have inadequate resources to deal with the increasing number of inmates. This kind of attack on a prisoner is unacceptable and is a clear indication of the failure of the prison system.
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A prison service spokesman has stated that “A prisoner was treated for minor injuries after an alleged assault at HMP Pentonville on February 9 and police are now investigating.” He also highlighted that the government is investing £100 million, as part of a £2.75 billion investment, in cutting-edge technology to prevent cell phones from getting into the hands of prisoners.
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However, the question remains, how did this video get out of the prison? In today’s digital age, it’s not difficult to imagine how a video can be recorded on a smuggled phone and then shared on social media. This highlights the need for stricter measures to be put in place to prevent the smuggling of cellphones into prisons.
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In conclusion, the video of the attack on the rapist is a shocking reminder of the dire state of the prison system in the UK. It’s imperative that the government takes immediate action to address the issues of overcrowding, understaffing, and inadequate resources in the prison system. Furthermore, stricter measures must be put in place to prevent the smuggling of cellphones into prisons to ensure the safety and security of both prisoners and staff.