The head of the Royal Navy has ordered an investigation into "abhorrent" allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the submarine service.Admiral Sir Ben Key, the First Sea Lord, said sexual assault and harassment has no place in the Royal Navy, adding that anyone who is found culpable will be held accountable regardless of rank.

The head of the Royal Navy has ordered an investigation into "abhorrent" allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the submarine service.Admiral Sir Ben Key, the First Sea Lord, said sexual assault and harassment has no place in the Royal Navy, adding that anyone who is found culpable will be held accountable regardless of rank.