(UK) Naked marines bullying video 'not typical'

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A video apparently showing the bullying of Royal Marine recruits "was not typical of what goes on" in the military, Adam Ingram, the Armed Forces Minister, has said.

Speaking at the Royal Marine base of Chivenor, North Devon, he said there was a "zero tolerance" to bullying within the services.

A criminal investigation has been launched after a video emerged allegedly showing a naked young Royal Marine being beaten unconscious by his superior during a recruit initiation ceremony at Bickleigh.

Mr Ingram said he became aware of the alleged events at Bickleigh ten days ago.

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