Investigation launched after British Army soldiers dress in Nazi uniforms for Halloween party

An investigation has been launched after two British Army soldiers dressed up in SS uniforms for a fancy dress party at their barracks, just days before Remembrance Sunday.

The sergeants, from the Queen's Royal Hussars, were reportedly escorted by Military Police from the Halloween mess event at Tidworth after guests complained.

An Army spokesperson stressed that the incident was being taken extremely seriously by the chain of command and would not be tolerated, with prompt and decisive action to be taken in response.

Images of the pair in SS uniforms and raising their arms to give Nazi salutes appeared on social media after the party, triggering a backlash from senior officers who were quick to condemn their actions. 

The Regimental Sergeant Major is reported to have also been suspended pending inquiry after approving the Nazi outfits.

According to the Daily Mail, the sergeants may avoid further punishment as permission from the RSM had been sought and granted before the event.

In an official statement, an Army spokesperson said: "We apologise unreservedly for the unacceptable behaviour of these two individuals and the offence that it will undoubtedly cause.

"Their actions demonstrated serious and significant shortfalls in judgement and conduct and were totally incompatible with the values and standards the Army demands and the public expects.

"As soon as they became aware of the incident, the unit's chain of command acted immediately to inform the Royal Military Police and a formal investigation is now underway."