The head of the Royal Navy has ordered an investigation into ‘abhorrent’ allegations of ‘sexual bullying’ in the submarine service.
Admiral Sir Ben Key, the First Sea Lord, said sexual assault and harassment has no place in the Royal Navy, adding that anyone who is found culpable will be held accountable regardless of rank.
The Chief of the Naval Staff responded to the allegations personally on Twitter.
He said: ‘I am deeply disturbed to hear of allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the submarine service and I want to reassure our people, and anyone who is reading this, that any activity which falls short of the highest of standards the Royal Navy sets itself is totally unacceptable and not a true reflection of what service life should be.
‘These allegations are abhorrent. Sexual assault and harassment has no place in the Royal Navy and will not be tolerated.