Items of interest for Defence in today’s news includes coverage of Hampshire police investigating reports of two men acting suspiciously near the Army garrison in Aldershot and a report that a leading human rights lawyers could face a criminal inquiry into allegations Iraqi civilians were bribed to bring abuse claims against British soldiers.
ALDERSHOT BARRACKS
The Daily Express, The Guardian, The Daily Mirror and The Sun say that Hampshire Police are looking into reports of two men acting suspiciously near the garrison in Aldershot. The Guardian says tension has been high around military bases since the reported attempted abduction outside of RAF Marham last month. The Mirror says security was stepped up at Aldershot.
An MOD spokesperson said:
The security of MOD personnel and equipment is a priority and we have measures in place to maintain that. We don’t comment on the specific details.
HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER
The Daily Telegraph and The Sun report that one of the country’s leading human rights lawyers faces an inquiry into allegations Iraqi civilians were bribed to bring abuse claims against British soldiers. The Sun reports that the National Crime Agency is expected to be passed a file in the coming days outlining allegations.
