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Libyan cadets return home early after assaults in Cambridge

More than 300 Libyan soldiers being trained at at Bassingbourn barracks near Cambridge will be sent home early, the MOD has confirmed.

It follows attacks on three women in Cambridge last Sunday. Two Libyan soldiers have pleaded guilty to assault and another is facing charges.

The majority of recruits have responded positively to the training despite the ongoing political uncertainty in Libya but there have been disciplinary issues.

Training was initially expected to last until the end of November but we have agreed with the Libyan Government that it is best for all involved to bring forward the training completion date. The recruits will be returning to Libya in the coming days.

– MoD spokesperson

On Monday, the MP for South Cambridgeshire Andrew Lansley put pressure on the MOD to remove the troops early.