TLDRThe UK military sexual abuse investigation has been widened to include the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, with over 500 people contacting police about incidents that allegedly occurred during armed services medical examinations over the past 50 years. The investigation, codenamed Operation Pianora, is being led by Wiltshire police and is supported by the Hampshire-based defence serious crime command and the Ministry of Defence. The minister for veterans and people, Louise Sandher-Jones, described the scale of the response as 'deeply disturbing' and praised the courage of those who have come forward. The investigation aims to assess any relevant report, whenever it may have occurred, and to safeguard others from similar incidents.

Source: The Guardian January 26, 2026 15:05 UTC