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British sailor arrested in Cyprus over alleged rape of teen girl, 16

A BRITISH sailor has been arrested for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl in Cyprus.

It comes after the Royal Navy launched a probe into allegations of sexual abuse in the submarine service.

The young lady met the Royal Navy sailor earlier at a bar in Paphos after they exchanged messages
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The young lady met the Royal Navy sailor earlier at a bar in Paphos after they exchanged messagesCredit: Getty - Contributor

The latest alleged incident is said to have happened on the holiday island after a military drill involving troops and marines.

Republic of Cyprus Police arrested the Royal Navy rating, 19, after his alleged victim, said to be a British tourist, reported him.

She told officers the sailor was “known to her” and had attacked her in a flat.

She met him earlier at a bar in Paphos after they exchanged ­messages.

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Police issued an arrest warrant for the sailor who was remanded in custody.

He denies the charges.

He is expected to stand trial behind closed doors because the victim is a minor.

The MoD confirmed a member of the Armed Forces had been arrested but would not comment further as the investigation is ongoing

A source said: “The arrested individual is not permanently stationed in British Forces

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