British sailor, 19, is arrested in Cyprus ‘over alleged rape of 16-calendar year-outdated girl’ 

A British sailor has been arrested in excess of the alleged rape of a 16-yr-aged female in Cyprus.

The arrest arrives soon after allegations of bullying, misogyny and sexual harassment in opposition to women of all ages in just the Submarine Services prompted the Royal Navy to start an urgent investigation.

The alleged assault reportedly transpired subsequent a armed forces drill on the Mediterranean island which involved marines and troops. 

Cyprus Law enforcement arrested a 19-year-outdated Royal Navy score immediately after the woman documented him.

The alleged assault reportedly happened adhering to a army drill on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. File impression

The alleged sufferer, explained to be a British vacationer, informed the force that the sailor was ‘known to her’ and attacked her in an condominium, The Sun reported. 

They experienced fulfilled at a bar in Paphos immediately after sending messages to each other, the news web-site reported.

The sailor, who is not completely stationed in Cyprus, was remanded in custody just after law enforcement issued an arrest warrant. 

The sailor, who is not completely stationed in Cyprus, was remanded in custody following police issued an arrest warrant. File impression of the Royal Navy’s aircraft provider HMS Queen Elizabeth

The 19-calendar year-aged denies the rates, and is expected to be tried privately, simply because the alleged victim is a minimal.

The age of consent in Cyprus is 17. 

The MOD told MailOnline: ‘We can verify that a member of the British Armed Forces has been arrested by the Republic of Cyprus Law enforcement. 

‘As it is the subject matter of an ongoing investigation it is not correct to comment even more at this time.’