Royal Navy commander got rid of from process over sexual allegations

A Royal Navy commander has been got rid of from his position not up to 3 months into put up whilst he’s investigated over sexual allegations.

Lt Cdr Martyn Mayger took price of HMS Tyne, a warship that operates in UK and European waters on safety duties, in February.

It is known he has been got rid of from command up to now week with the chief officer of the send taking his position briefly.

The Times reported the allegations are of “unacceptable sexual behaviour with a subordinate”.

Mayger is being investigated by way of the Defence Serious Crime Command after a criticism was once raised.

A Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson stated in a observation 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 top of the Royal Navy was once suspended pending an investigation.

The MoD stated closing week that an investigation into the primary sea lord, Adm Sir Benjamin Key, 59, was once “ongoing”.

He had reportedly been anticipated to retire this summer season however it’s understood he has been informed to step again from his position whilst the investigation takes position.

Key was once absent from the lineup of senior army team of workers at the Mall for celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and it’s understood that the second one sea lord, V Adm Martin Connell, has taken complete price till an enduring alternative is introduced.

The first sea lord, who has served greater than 4 a long time within the military, is known to be the primary head of the military to stand a misconduct investigation in its 500-year historical past.