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UK Space Command Commander Suspended After Theft, Sexual Offence Arrest

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 2:37 PM UTC · How we work

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Air Vice-Marshal Jamie Thompson was suspended after his arrest on theft and a serious sexual offence.
He was taken into custody at the Ministry of Defence in London in August.
After Thompson took command of UK Space Command in July, Air Commodore Darren Whiteley became interim commander.
The theft probe was referred to the Service Prosecuting Authority, while the sexual-offence investigation remains ongoing.

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Air Vice-Marshal Jamie Thompson was suspended after his arrest on theft and a serious sexual offence.
He was taken into custody at the Ministry of Defence in London in August.
After Thompson took command of UK Space Command in July, Air Commodore Darren Whiteley became interim commander.
The theft probe was referred to the Service Prosecuting Authority, while the sexual-offence investigation remains ongoing.