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Royal Navy commander removed from role less than three months into post Royal Navy commander removed from job over sexual allegations
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Lt Cdr Martyn Mayger, who took charge of HMS Tyne in February, under investigation over sexual allegationsLt Cdr Martyn Mayger, who took charge of HMS Tyne in February, under investigation over sexual allegations
A Royal Navy commander has been removed from his role less than three months into post while he is investigated over sexual allegations.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.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.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 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.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.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.“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.”“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.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”.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.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.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.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.