A leaked report has revealed 170 allegations, including gang rape, bullying and sexual harassment, at the Deepcut army barracks.

The Surrey Police report, passed to the Commons defence select committee, sets out claims of violent and sexual abuse as well as degrading treatment and racism towards army trainees.

Last night, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said it had indicated to police months ago that it wished to investigate the most serious claims "as a matter of urgency".