Man charged over ‘initiation’ incident

Police say man, 22, charged ‘in connection with sexual offence’

A man has been charged in connection with a sexual offence allegedly carried out as part of a Fife sports club initiation ceremony.

Police said a 22 year-old man was arrested and subsequently charged following the incident. It is understood that the alleged offence occurred during an initiation ceremony carried out while travelling between sporting venues.

Police confirmed a man had been charged “in connection with a sexual offence”.

One club member said he was utterly horrified by the allegations.

“It is fair to say a fair few drinking games have been enjoyed in the past but this is absolutely shocking,” he said.

An RAF serviceman from Fife has disappeared after a night out with friends in East Anglia.

Corrie McKeague, 23, who is based at RAF Honington, was last seen in Brentgovel Street in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, at around 3.20am on Saturday.

The gunner has not been seen or been in contact with anyone since, although CCTV footage appears to show he briefly slept in a doorway before getting up and moving away.

The location of the doorway is several miles from his home.

The National Police Air Service helicopter has been deployed to help with searches and police have appealed for anyone who may have seen him since, or who may have information about his whereabouts, to come forward.

Police are also asking dog walkers or anyone who may be in the countryside around Bury St Edmunds to get in touch if they notice anything unusual.

Mr McKeague is described as white, 5ft 10in, of medium build, with short, light brown hair.

He was wearing a light pink polo shirt and white jeans at the time he was last seen.

A police spokesman said: “Officers are concerned for his welfare and are asking anyone who may have seen Corrie, or anyone who has any information on his whereabouts, to contact the duty sergeant at Bury St Edmunds on 101.”

Our officers are concerned for his welfare ... POLICE SPOKESMAN