Sailor on Portsmouth warship denies racial abuse
Leading Logistician Martyn McEvely faces a charge of racially aggravated harassment of the fellow sailor between January 1, 2015, and November 12, 2015.
The 35-year-old, who serves on board the Type 23 frigate HMS Iron Duke, appeared at Portsmouth Naval Base’s court martial centre, where he denied the offence.
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Hide AdVice Advocate General Michael Hunter adjourned the case for a two-day trial to take place on Thursday, May 11.
HMS Iron Duke is currently alongside at Portsmouth Naval Base.
She returned home in July last year following a six-month mission with Nato.