HMS Vanguard arrives back at HM Naval Base Clyde
HMS Vanguard recently returned from the longest patrol in the history of the continuous at sea deterrent (Picture: MOD)
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Investigation launched into alleged bomb hoax on Royal Navy nuclear submarine

HMS Vanguard arrives back at HM Naval Base Clyde
HMS Vanguard recently returned from the longest patrol in the history of the continuous at sea deterrent (Picture: MOD)

A sailor is believed to have been arrested after an alleged bomb hoax on a Royal Navy nuclear submarine.

The incident affecting HMS Vanguard is said to have caused a full emergency response at HMNB Clyde in the west of Scotland.

They supposedly called in the hoax to the control room of the 15,900-ton boat, causing a lockdown at the base that is home to the Royal Navy's nuclear fleet as well as Scotland's main naval headquarters.

An investigation has been launched into the incident.

A Royal Navy spokesman said: "We can confirm that a member of the Armed Forces is under investigation following a bomb hoax by the Defence Serious Crime Command.

"As the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further."

HMNB Clyde
HMNB Clyde is home to the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet as well as Scotland's main naval headquarters (Picture MOD)

HMS Vanguard returned to the base in March after completing the longest ever patrol in the history of the continuous at sea deterrent.

The boat was welcomed back by the Prime Minister after spending 204 days at sea – surpassing the previous 195-day record set HMS Vigilant in 2023.

It was the first time in more than a decade that a Prime Minister had visited a submarine returning from patrol and the crew were invited to Downing Street a few weeks later to thank them for their service.

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