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Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Fresh Royal Navy sex scandal as training base dramatically ‘locked down' over revenge porn claims
A ROYAL Navy training base was 'locked down' over revenge porn claims in the latest sex scandal to rock the senior service. Navy chiefs ordered a communication blackout at HMS Raleigh to stop X-rated images of a recruit going viral. 1 Navy chiefs ordered a communication blackout at HMS Raleigh to stop X-rated images of a recruit going viral Credit: Google Hundreds of rookies — including some as young as 16 and 17 — were ordered to hand in their phones. A message sent to their parents said: 'Welfare calls are being made to under-18s' parents to say that their recruits are OK but the base is on communication blackout due to an ongoing police investigation.' The Navy warned parents that the blackout — known as River City state — could last up to 96 hours. The Sun understood that two recruits at HMS Raleigh, in Torpoint, Cornwall, had been in a relationship prior to joining the Navy. A Navy source told The Sun: 'They had joined in separate intakes and when the young woman enlisted, some time after her former partner, she discovered that intimate pictures had been shared on the base without her consent. "By that point her former partner had already left the Navy. He never completed training. 'Only one person is under investigation. No other recruits are suspected of wrongdoing.' The Royal Navy said: 'The welfare of our recruits is our number one priority and a restriction on the use of mobile phones was in place for a short time. "A civilian police investigation is ongoing.' The incident comes days after the Navy's most senior officer, First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key, was suspended over an alleged affair, and the captain of warship HMS Tyne, Lt Cdr Martyn Mayger, was stripped of command amid claims of 'unacceptable sexual behaviour'.
The Guardian
14-05-2025
- The Guardian
Royal Navy commander removed from role less than three months into post
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. It is understood he has been removed from command in the past week with the executive officer of the ship taking his place temporarily. The Times reported the allegations are of 'unacceptable sexual behaviour with a subordinate'. Mayger is being investigated by the Defence Serious Crime Command after a complaint was raised. A Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday: 'We can confirm that a member of the armed forces is under investigation by the Defence Serious Crime Command in respect of these allegations. 'As the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further. 'We have a zero-tolerance approach to criminal and inappropriate behaviour. Our people can be assured that should they raise any allegation, they will be fully supported, and the matter investigated, with appropriate action taken as required.' Last week the head of the Royal Navy was suspended pending an investigation. The MoD said last week that an investigation into the first sea lord, Adm Sir Benjamin Key, 59, was 'ongoing'. He had reportedly been expected to retire this summer but it is understood he has been told to step back from his role while the investigation takes place. Key was absent from the lineup of senior military personnel on the Mall for celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and it is understood that the second sea lord, V Adm Martin Connell, has taken full charge until a permanent replacement is announced. The first sea lord, who has served more than four decades in the navy, is understood to be the first head of the navy to face a misconduct investigation in its 500-year history.
Glasgow Times
14-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Royal Navy commander removed from role over allegations of sexual behaviour
Lieutenant Commander Martyn Mayger took charge of the warship HMS Tyne in February. It is understood he has been removed from command in the past week, with the executive officer of the ship taking his place temporarily. The Times reported the allegations are of 'unacceptable sexual behaviour with a subordinate'. The newspaper said Lt Cdr Mayger is being investigated by the Defence Serious Crime Command after a complaint was raised. The ship operates in UK and European waters on security tasks and 'protects the UK's interests', the Royal Navy said. A Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday: 'We can confirm that a member of the armed forces is under investigation by the Defence Serious Crime Command in respect of these allegations. 'As the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further. 'We have a zero-tolerance approach to criminal and inappropriate behaviour. Our people can be assured that should they raise any allegation, they will be fully supported, and the matter investigated, with appropriate action taken as required.' It comes after the head of Royal Navy was told to step back amid reports of an alleged affair with a subordinate. The MoD said on Friday that an investigation into First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Benjamin Key, 59, was 'ongoing'. He had reportedly been expected to retire this summer but it is understood he has been told to step back from his role while the investigation takes place.
Rhyl Journal
14-05-2025
- Rhyl Journal
Royal Navy commander removed from role over allegations of sexual behaviour
Lieutenant Commander Martyn Mayger took charge of the warship HMS Tyne in February. It is understood he has been removed from command in the past week, with the executive officer of the ship taking his place temporarily. The Times reported the allegations are of 'unacceptable sexual behaviour with a subordinate'. The newspaper said Lt Cdr Mayger is being investigated by the Defence Serious Crime Command after a complaint was raised. The ship operates in UK and European waters on security tasks and 'protects the UK's interests', the Royal Navy said. A Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday: 'We can confirm that a member of the armed forces is under investigation by the Defence Serious Crime Command in respect of these allegations. 'As the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further. 'We have a zero-tolerance approach to criminal and inappropriate behaviour. Our people can be assured that should they raise any allegation, they will be fully supported, and the matter investigated, with appropriate action taken as required.' It comes after the head of Royal Navy was told to step back amid reports of an alleged affair with a subordinate. The MoD said on Friday that an investigation into First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Benjamin Key, 59, was 'ongoing'. He had reportedly been expected to retire this summer but it is understood he has been told to step back from his role while the investigation takes place.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Navy commander steps down over claims of ‘unwanted' sexual behaviour
The commanding officer of a Royal Navy warship that tracks Russian submarines has stepped down after being accused of 'unacceptable sexual behaviour' with a subordinate. Lt-Cdr Martyn Mayger, who commanded HMS Tyne, is under investigation following claims of 'unwanted' behaviour. It comes just a week after Adml Sir Ben Key, the First Sea Lord, stepped down following allegations of a relationship with a female colleague under his command. Lt-Cdr Mayger has stood down while the investigation takes place, The Times reported. He assumed command of HMS Tyne in February. Further details of the allegations, which are being investigated by the Defence Serious Crime Command, have not been disclosed. The warship is responsible for patrolling the coasts of Britain and northern Europe, monitoring Russian task groups in the English Channel and protecting critical infrastructure such as undersea cables. Last week it tracked a Russian submarine in the Channel as part of a Nato effort to monitor Moscow's activity in European waters. It shadowed Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar as it made its surfaced journey back to Russia from the eastern Mediterranean. HMS Tyne's executive officer has now been placed in temporary command. Sir Ben remains under investigation in connection with separate allegations made against him. The First Sea Lord, a married father-of-three, is alleged to have had a 'consensual' extramarital affair with a junior female colleague. As a serving member of the military he is facing accusations that he has breached the Navy's 'service test', which prohibits relationships between commanders and their subordinates. Sir Ben has been told to step back from all duties while the investigation is ongoing. Vice-Adml Sir Martin Connell, the Second Sea Lord, has taken temporary command in his place. A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said: 'We can confirm that a member of the Armed Forces is under investigation by the Defence Serious Crime Command in respect of these allegations. 'As the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further. 'We have a zero-tolerance approach to criminal and inappropriate behaviour. Our people can be assured that should they raise any allegation, they will be fully supported, and the matter investigated, with appropriate action taken as required.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
