British Sailors Arrested In United States

It is being reported that a number of Royal Navy sailors have been arrested during HMS Queen Elizabeth's maiden voyage to America.

It's understood to have happened when the aircraft carrier arrived in Florida.

Reports suggest that six crew members were arrested for being drunk and disorderly - after docking in the United States this week.

A Royal Navy spokesman has said: “The Naval Service places great importance on maintaining the highest possible standards of behaviour from its personnel at all times.

“We can confirm that a number of naval personnel are assisting US police with their enquiries – it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.”

The Portsmouth-based flagship carrier is abroad ahead of trialling F-35B Lightning fighter jets which will land on its flight deck for the first time.

The ship's company left the UK last month on an 11-week deployment.