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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Royal Navy sailor arrested over bomb hoax on nuclear submarine which sparked fears of doomsday meltdown
SUB 'BOMB THREAT' Royal Navy sailor arrested over bomb hoax on nuclear submarine which sparked fears of doomsday meltdown Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A ROYAL Navy sailor has been arrested over a bomb hoax on a nuclear-armed submarine. His alleged threat, thought to have been a prank, sparked fears of a doomsday meltdown, sources said. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The suspect, a Petty Officer on HMS Vanguard, was said to have called in the bomb warning to the submarine's main control room. It triggered lockdown at HMNB Clyde where Britain's nuclear deterrent vessels are based, with a bomb squad racing to the scene in Faslane. A source said: 'The suspect was working in the rear of the boat, in the engineering control room, and allegedly called up front to the main control room and claimed there was a bomb on board. 'It's not clear if he lost the plot or if it was a stupid prank that went horribly wrong. 'The person who took the call believed it was credible and triggered a full emergency response. 'They did a quick draw and the base piped orders to the Royal Marines to guard the jetty and the submarine hatches to make sure no one could come on or off.' The suspect was subsequently held. The Royal Navy said: 'We can confirm that a member of the Royal Navy is under investigation by the Defence Serious Crime Command for a bomb hoax.' Royal Navy sailors are set to be housed on a barge like the Bibby Stockholm in a bid to save cash on hotels 1 A Petty Officer on HMS Vanguard has been arrested over a bomb hoax Credit: Alamy Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Royal Navy sailor arrested over bomb hoax on nuclear submarine which sparked fears of doomsday meltdown
A ROYAL Navy sailor has been arrested over a bomb hoax on a nuclear-armed submarine. His alleged threat, thought to have been a prank, sparked fears of a doomsday meltdown, sources said. The suspect, a Petty Officer on It triggered lockdown at A source said: 'The suspect was working in the rear of the boat, in the engineering control room, and allegedly called up front to the main control room and claimed there was a bomb on board. 'It's not clear if he lost the plot or if it was a stupid prank that went horribly wrong. READ MORE ON ROYAL NAVY 'The person who took the call believed it was credible and triggered a full emergency response. 'They did a quick draw and the base piped orders to the Royal Marines to guard the jetty and the submarine hatches to make sure no one could come on or off.' The suspect was subsequently held. The Royal Navy said: 'We can confirm that a member of the Royal Navy is under investigation by the Defence Serious Crime Command for a bomb hoax.' Most read in The Sun Royal Navy sailors are set to be housed on a barge like the Bibby Stockholm in a bid to save cash on hotels 1 A Petty Officer on HMS Vanguard has been arrested over a bomb hoax Credit: Alamy Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Royal Navy commander facing six months in jail for drunken assault on a comrade
21 sailors were sacked in the wake of a major misconduct probe last year NAVY NIGHTMARE Royal Navy commander facing six months in jail for drunken assault on a comrade A ROYAL Navy commander faces six months in jail and the sack after drunkenly battering a comrade at a nuclear missile base. Lieutenant Commander Gary Fletcher, who works HMNB Clyde in Faslane, was convicted of 'misconduct through alcohol or drugs' and battery. 1 A Royal Navy commander faces six months in jail and the sack after drunkenly battering a comrade Credit: PA It comes after three former submarine captains were stripped of their OBEs after sex abuse and bullying scandals. A fourth sub commander is due to stand trial for over claims of a drug-fuelled sex assault on a junior. And the former First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key is currently under investigation over an alleged affair with a female subordinate. Lt Cdr Fletcher served as a logistics officer at the doomsday submarine base home to the UK's nuclear deterrent. READ MORE ON NAVY RULE THE WAVES Raging China slams Britain after Navy warship sails through Taiwan Strait He is due to be sentenced on Tuesday. It is the latest scandal to rock the silent service after 21 sailors were sacked in the wake of a major misconduct probe last year. Whistleblower Sophie Brook revealed comrades had made 'crush depth rape lists' of comrades they would assault of their submarine was doomed. Her captain punched her in the kidneys, licked her ear and blew on her neck, an investigation found. The Sun also revealed that another submarine made an x-rated sex film while in command of Trident 2 nuclear missiles on HMS Victorious. In a separate case, Lt Cdr John Cursiter, 46, was charged with possessing illegal drugs, sexual assault and false imprisonment. The former executive officer of HMS Vanguard, a doomsday missile sub, could face up to five years in prison. The UK has four Vanguard class submarines armed with doomsday nuclear missiles and one is always on patrol. It is known as the Continuous At Sea Deterrent and always ready to strike back in the event of nuclear war A Royal Navy spokesperson said: "The Royal Navy holds its personnel to the highest standards of conduct. Any allegations of unacceptable or criminal behaviour are thoroughly investigated, and those found guilty will face serious consequences. 'It would be inappropriate to provide further comment while legal proceedings are taking place'.
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Royal Navy commander facing six months in jail for drunken assault on a comrade
A ROYAL Navy commander faces six months in jail and the sack after drunkenly battering a comrade at a nuclear missile base. Lieutenant Commander Gary Fletcher, who works HMNB Clyde in Faslane, was convicted of 'misconduct through alcohol or drugs' and battery. 1 A Royal Navy commander faces six months in jail and the sack after drunkenly battering a comrade Credit: PA It comes after A fourth sub commander is due to stand trial for over claims of a drug-fuelled sex assault on a junior. And the former Lt Cdr Fletcher served as a logistics officer at the doomsday submarine base home to the UK's nuclear deterrent. READ MORE ON NAVY He is due to be sentenced on Tuesday. It is the latest scandal to rock the silent service after Whistleblower Sophie Brook revealed comrades had made 'crush depth rape lists' of comrades they would assault of their submarine was doomed. Her captain punched her in the kidneys, licked her ear and blew on her neck, an investigation found. Most read in The Sun In a separate case, Lt Cdr John Cursiter, 46, was charged with possessing illegal drugs, sexual assault and false imprisonment. The former executive officer of HMS Vanguard, a doomsday missile sub, could face up to five years in prison. The UK has four Vanguard class submarines armed with doomsday nuclear missiles and one is always on patrol. It is known as the Continuous At Sea Deterrent and always ready to strike back in the event of nuclear war A Royal Navy spokesperson said: "The Royal Navy holds its personnel to the highest standards of conduct. Any allegations of unacceptable or criminal behaviour are thoroughly investigated, and those found guilty will face serious consequences. 'It would be inappropriate to provide further comment while legal proceedings are taking place'.
Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Russian spy vessel spotted off coast of Scotland as Royal Navy deploys warships
SEA ALERT Russian spy vessel spotted off coast of Scotland as Royal Navy deploys warships Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ROYAL Navy warships and helicopters were deployed after a Russian ship was spotted in Scottish waters. It's believed the Russian intelligence gathering vessel was detected as it loitered in waters near the Outer Hebrides. The Navy sent the HMS Dragon destroyer ship to monitor the suspicious vessel which appeared following the completion of major NATO exercise Formidable Shield which took place nearby. HMS Dragon, a Portsmouth-based Type 45 destroyer, launched its Merlin helicopter which gathered information on Russia's Yuri Ivanov ship from above before it headed towards its home in the Arctic. Lieutenant Commander James Bradshaw, Commanding Officer of Hunt-class minehunter HMS Hurworth said: "Monitoring activity on the seas and seabed around the UK is one of the core roles of the Royal Navy's 2nd Mine-Countermeasures Squadron. "This operation was all in a day's work for the ship's company who have shown great professionalism. "We have kept a constant watch to ensure the security and integrity of the UK's critical sea lanes." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Scottish Sun. is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun.
