Trans prisoner charged with sexual assault on fellow inmate at 'mixed-gender' Scottish jail

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A transgender prisoner has been charged with sexual assault on a fellow inmate at a "mixed-gender" Scottish jail.Alexandria Stewart, previously known as Alan Baker, allegedly carried out the attack inside HMP Greenock's hair salon.Police confirmed Stewart, 38, was arrested and charged.The inmate is currently locked up in the women's wing of the jail.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A Police Scotland spokesman said: "A 38-year-old prisoner has been arrested and charged in connection with a sexual assault within HMP Greenock."A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."A Scottish Prison Service spokesman said: "We do not comment on individuals."Incidents of alleged criminality are reported to Police Scotland."It comes amid a row over the Scottish Prison Service's (SPS's) policy of allowing biological men in women's jails.SPS guidance says trans inmates are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.But just months ago, a leading women's rights group launched a judicial review into the...

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