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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Nadeem Badshah

Royal Navy commander removed from job over sexual allegations

HMS Tyne and another warship on its starboard side
HMS Tyne in action last week, escorting a Russian warship and three merchant vessels through the Channel. Photograph: LPhot Unaisi Luke/PA

A Royal Navy commander has been removed from his role less than three months into post while he is investigated over sexual allegations.

Lt Cdr Martyn Mayger took charge of HMS Tyne, a warship that operates in UK and European waters on security tasks, in February.

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