Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Steven Morris

UK military sexual abuse investigation widened as more than 500 contact police

Boots and camouflage trousers of soldiers standing in a row
The investigation was launched after reports about the abuse of some recruits at army enlistment medical examinations. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian

More than 500 people have contacted police investigating sexual abuse that allegedly took place during armed services medical examinations over almost 50 years.

The investigation was launched after reports about the abuse of some recruits at army enlistment medical examinations but its scope has been expanded to include the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.