Hundreds of women allege sexual abuse at UK army medicals over five decades

Wiltshire police say the investigation was established earlier this year after the disclosure of ‘non-recent’ sexual abuse of recruits at several locations. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian

Hundreds of women have come forward to allege sexual abuse took place during British army medical examinations over five decades.

Police are investigating claims of abuse at various army locations in the UK, and officers believe multiple alleged perpetrators may be involved.