British soldier charged with rape of army servicewoman in Cyprus

A British soldier has been charged with the alleged rape of a UK army servicewoman in Cyprus.

L/Cpl Nicholas Horne, from the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, was charged with one count of rape on 23 October.

The incident has raised concerns about the conduct of British troops stationed in Cyprus.

The soldier has not yet entered a plea and the case is ongoing.