2026-09-23 · Daily Mail
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The head of the UK’s military operations in space has been suspended amid an investigation into an alleged serious sexual offence and a claim of theft.
Air Vice-Marshal Jamie Thompson was appointed to the key role in June – only to be suspended two months later.
His position commanded a salary of more than £110,000 a year.
Behaviour requirements for those in the military are set out in the Armed Forces Code of Social Conduct.
The code prohibits unwelcome sexual attention, physical or verbal and any displays of affection that might cause offence.
The allegations are still being explored by detectives. assertive