A Scots soldier has been charged with the rape of a woman serving with the UK armed forces in Cyprus. Lance Corporal Nicholas Horne, 35, of the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, was charged with one count of rape on October 23, the Defence Serious Crime Command said. He was arrested on October 19 and later remanded in custody pending a court-martial hearing. The charge follows an investigation by the DSCC’s Major Crime Team working with Service Police partners. The police force said the DSCC was informed of the reported rape on October 21. The DSCC said the allegation is contrary to section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 2006. An Army spokesperson said that, as proceedings are ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further. The spokesperson also said there is no place for criminal behaviour in the Army and that anyone convicted of a sexual offence will be discharged from service. Horne remains in custody as the court-martial process is awaited.