Wayne Couzens has reportedly been allowed to purchase an Xbox in prison on account of 'good behaviour'.
The 48-year-old is serving a whole-life sentence for the kidnap, rape and murder of 33-year-old Sarah Everard when he was a serving Met Police officer.
The former firearms officer resides at HMP Frankland in County Durham, which is home to some of the country's most dangerous criminals, the Mirror reports.
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Reports suggest that Couzens paid £165 for an Xbox under a scheme to incentivise good behaviour.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “He was cock a hoop at getting the console but very disappointed he couldn’t order the violent 18-rated games."
"He was moaning about that and will have to content himself with things like the motorsport and fantasy games," according to the source, who added that it was "probably best" he stays in his cell away from other inmates.
"It is pretty sick that he wanted to play the shooter games, given the fact he was obsessed with guns before he killed Sarah," the source reportedly said.
The Mirror approached the Prison Service, who provided a comment. A statement said: “Incentives schemes encourage good behaviour and prevent violence against staff.”
Couzens was moved from Belmarsh Prison to Frankland just before Christmas.
The Mirror previously reported that he has been segregated on a wing for vulnerable inmates.
He was taken to hospital on his third day in custody, after being found unconscious in a cell at Wandsworth police station following a suicide attempt while he was awaiting trial.
He is said to have refused food and threatened to go on a hunger strike in protest at his supposed harsh treatment at the jail.
The killer was locked up in September last year after pleading guilty to murder.
Last week, Sarah's family paid tribute to her on the first anniversary of her murder, saying she was “wonderful and we miss her all the time”.
In a statement released through the Met Police, they said they have been “overwhelmed” by the public’s support.
A non-statutory inquiry is being led by Dame Elish Angiolini, who will look at how Couzens was able to work as a police officer for three different forces despite concerns about his behaviour.
Following this, there are plans for a second part that would look at wider issues in policing.
The Met has also commissioned its own review of the culture and standards at the force, including Couzens’ former unit – the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command.
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