Paras 'filmed rape bid on recruit'

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The trainee soldier is shown in the two-minute video being held down while another person attempts to rape him, according to the Sun.

During the footage it is claimed the trainee Para is taunted for being gay and after the alleged assault ends up curled on a bed crying: "Help me."

The alleged attack happened at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire last month and came to light when a mother was shown the images by her son, a soldier, and alerted military police.

The newspaper claims at least six men are seen either joining the assault or jeering with the "cameraman" and that the footage was sent via mobile phones around the base.

A soldier said the late-night incident, which happened in a dormitory, was so loud it woke other servicemen in neighbouring rooms.

He told the Sun: Those involved seemed to think it was hilarious, but most in the platoon who've seen the footage are sickened and appalled."

A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: "An alleged incident recorded on a mobile phone is being investigated by the Royal Military Police.

"We are not prepared to comment on the allegations."