Forces charity boss arrested on suspicion of exposing himself & harassing a girl volunteer – Alokito Mymensingh 24

A FORCES charity boss has been arrested on suspicion of exposing himself to and molesting a volunteer in her 50s.

Former royal engineer Gary Weaving, 43, was launched after being questioned in regards to the claims.

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They reportedly came about at Fort Cumberland in Portsmouth, residence of Forgotten Veterans UK, which Weaving based.

His arrest got here after three of the charity’s 4 trustees resigned.

Afghan veterinarian Weaving, who was discharged from the military in 2010, mentioned: “I’m harmless.

“That is clearly an organized coup and hate marketing campaign.”

Police confirmed that an investigation was ongoing.

A police spokesman mentioned: “A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of harassment and publicity.

“This got here after a girl in her 50s informed us {that a} man had indecently uncovered himself to her.

“It was additionally reported that the identical man had made inappropriate feedback in the direction of the lady on a number of events starting in November 2021.

“The person has been launched on conditional police bail whereas our investigation continues.”

Portsmouth Council mentioned it stepped in after “issues had been raised”.

The Charity Fee mentioned it had opened a separate investigation into “compliance with rules”.