OTTAWA, Apr 18: Canadian authorities have charged four British Royal Navy sailors over the alleged gang rape of a woman at a military barracks in Halifax, home to Canada’s Atlantic fleet.
Craig Stoner, Darren Smalley, Joshua Finbow and Simon Radford each face one count of sexual assault under Canada’s criminal code.
In a statement, Canadian Forces National Investigation Service commander Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Bolduc yesterday called the accusations “disturbing.”
Speaking outside court, prosecutor Scott Morrison said the men are accused of having participated in a “group sexual assault” on the civilian woman, according broadcaster CTV.
It allegedly took place last week at a drinking party at the Shearwater military barracks in Halifax.
The local daily Chronicle Herald reported the four British servicemen were visiting Halifax to participate in an armed forces hockey tournament. (AGENCIES)
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