Head of Britain's Space Command suspended over 'serious sexual assault' allegation

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The head of Britain's Space Command has been suspended over a "serious sexual assault" allegation, the Ministry of Defence has said.Air Vice-Marshal Jamie Thompson was arrested at the MoD in London in August, just weeks after taking charge of UK Space Command.The MoD confirmed reports of the allegation, and of AVM Thompson's suspension, to GB News late last night.It had earlier told The Sun a member of the RAF "was arrested in connection to reports of theft and a serious sexual offence involving an adult".

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say It added: "The theft investigation has concluded and has been referred to the Service Prosecuting Authority for a charging decision."The investigation into the alleged serious sexual offence remains ongoing."The former Special Forces officer was responsible for defending British satellites and developing the unit, which was formed in 2021.Based at RAF High Wycombe, it is a joint command staffed by personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal...

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