Inquiry into enlistment medical examinations has been expanded from army to also include navy and RAF
More than 500 people have contacted police investigating sexual abuse that allegedly took place during armed services medical examinations over almost 50 years.
The investigation was launched after reports about the abuse of some recruits at army enlistment medical examinations but its scope has been expanded to include the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.
Louise Sandher-Jones, the minister for veterans and people, described the scale as “deeply disturbing” and praised the courage of those who had come forward.
Wiltshire police, which is leading the investigation, said it had received reports from serving and former military personnel, as well as people who did not join the armed forces following enlistment medical examinations.
