Key facts
- Four young women report rape, assault, and harassment at the Army Foundation College (AFC) in Harrogate.
- The alleged incidents occurred over the past five years.
- The women were teenagers attending the college when the incidents took place.
- One woman reported a rape lasting hours by multiple fellow junior soldiers.
- North Yorkshire Police received 16 reports of sexual offenses linked to the college.
- These reports were made in the year leading up to June.
Four young women have reported experiencing rape, assault, and harassment during their time as teenagers at the Army Foundation College (AFC) in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. These alleged incidents span the last five years. One of the accusers detailed an experience of rape lasting several hours, perpetrated by multiple fellow junior soldiers. The college is a residential establishment for 16-to-19-year-olds. North Yorkshire Police have confirmed receiving 16 reports of sexual offenses linked to the AFC in the 12 months leading up to June. The college is run by the Ministry of Defence and prepares young people for careers in the armed forces. The allegations raise serious concerns about the safety and welfare of students at the institution. Further investigation into these reports is expected.