British soldier charged with rape of woman serving in Cyprus

A British soldier, L/Cpl Nicholas Horne, has been charged with raping a fellow service member in Cyprus. The charge was made on October 23, following his arrest on October 19 after the Defence Serious Crime Command received a report of the incident. Horne, who is part of the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, is currently in custody awaiting a court-martial. The Army emphasized its zero-tolerance policy towards criminal behavior and the importance of reporting such offenses. The UK maintains two military bases in Cyprus as part of a historical treaty.