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| Six soldiers charged over brawl | Six soldiers charged over brawl |
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| Six British soldiers have been charged with assault following an alleged brawl at a restaurant in Lanzarote. | Six British soldiers have been charged with assault following an alleged brawl at a restaurant in Lanzarote. |
| The men, from the Welsh Guards, are said to have caused significant damage to the restaurant in Costa Teguise, Spanish news agency EFE reports. | The men, from the Welsh Guards, are said to have caused significant damage to the restaurant in Costa Teguise, Spanish news agency EFE reports. |
| It is alleged the incident was triggered when staff challenged two of the soldiers who tried to steal a bottle of wine on Saturday night. | It is alleged the incident was triggered when staff challenged two of the soldiers who tried to steal a bottle of wine on Saturday night. |
| Five were arrested that night, and the sixth on Monday. | Five were arrested that night, and the sixth on Monday. |
| The soldiers are accused of causing bodily harm, of assaulting an official and of causing damage. They have been remanded in custody. | The soldiers are accused of causing bodily harm, of assaulting an official and of causing damage. They have been remanded in custody. |
| Local media reports say the restaurant was packed with customers, including young children, at the time. | Local media reports say the restaurant was packed with customers, including young children, at the time. |
| The Ministry of Defence confirmed that six soldiers have been arrested and were due to appear in court in Lanzarote. | |
| A spokesman said: "All those who are found to fall short of the Army's high standards or who are found to have committed an offence under the Armed Forces Act 2006 are dealt with administratively (up to and including discharge) or through the discipline process, as appropriate." |