Head of Britain's Space Command suspended over assault allegation

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 11:56

The head of Britain's Space Command has been suspended over an allegation of serious sexual assault.

Air Vice-Marshal Jamie Thompson was arrested at the Ministry of Defence in London in August, weeks after taking charge of UK Space Command in June. The MoD confirmed the suspension and the allegation involving an adult. A separate theft investigation has concluded.

How it is being reported

• UK Space Command chief suspended over 'sex assault' allegationsThe Mirror · 23 Sept, 12:26
• Head of UK's space force is suspended amid investigation into alleged serious sexual offenceDaily Mail · 23 Sept, 11:34
• Head of Britain's Space Command suspended over 'serious sexual assault' allegationGB News · 23 Sept, 04:09

In this story: Jamie Thompson · UK Space Command · Ministry of Defence · RAF

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