Latchford Barracks is an

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base in

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, located about to the east of

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. It is named after Colonel E.W. Latchford, MBE, MC (1889–1962). The barracks is host to the

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. The

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was located at the barracks, prior to the barracks being reused for military purposes.

Torture video

In November 2021, the

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reported an incident of "bastardisation" of a

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recruit in 2020. Video of the incident showed the recruit being tied up and tortured by another serviceman. Police reportedly found that "a criminal offence could not be determined at the time". The recruit, now retired, claims that the incident has destroyed him.

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