A mum and son have revealed some unusual plans for Mother's Day.

James Hewitt, 40, and his mum, Melissa Hewitt, 56, are set to spend Sunday together - in Norwich Prison.

James is a prison officer on the wings while his mum Melissa works as an operational support grade in the security team, vetting incoming and outgoing letters and parcels. 

Norwich Evening News: James and melissa Hewitt both work at HMP NorwichJames and melissa Hewitt both work at HMP Norwich (Image: HMP Norwich)

Despite public perceptions, more women than men work in the prison service.

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"We’ll probably see each other briefly on Mother’s Day," said Melissa, "but James is a lovely son and we don’t need a special occasion to spend time together.

"I’m very proud of what he does."

Norwich Evening News: More women than men currently work for the prison serviceMore women than men currently work for the prison service (Image: Denise Bradley)

Melissa followed her son into the prison service, having spent most of her working life with adults with physical and learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.

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She added: "Even at my age, working at the prison has helped me to grow as a person. I’ll happily be here until I retire."

James previously worked as a security officer at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital but says that working with his mum at HMP Norwich "is a fantastic bonus".

The Ministry of Justice is encouraging people to find out more about working for the prison service, highlighting that new recruits start on a salary of £32,000.