A British soldier serving in Cyprus has been charged with rape following an investigation by the UK Defence Serious Crime Command (DSCC).
Lance Corporal Nicholas Horne was charged with one count of rape on October 23, the DSCC said.
He serves in the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, also known as The Highlanders.
According to the DSCC, Horne was arrested on October 19, two days after the organisation was informed of the alleged rape.
He was subsequently remanded in custody pending a court-martial hearing.
Investigation launched by military police
The charge follows an investigation conducted by the DSCC in cooperation with service police partners.
The organisation encouraged anyone affected by sexual offences within the armed forces to contact its investigators.
The alleged victim is a woman serving with UK forces in Cyprus.
The United Kingdom maintains two Sovereign Base Areas on the island, at Akrotiri and Dhekelia.
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