Overview

• Sensitive military documents marked 'official – sensitive' were discovered on March 16, 2025, scattered along a street in the Scotswood area of Newcastle.
• The documents contained details such as soldiers’ ranks, shift patterns, weapon issue records, and access information for military facilities, posing potential security risks.
• The papers, which appear to be linked to regiments at Catterick Garrison, included information about an armoury and an intruder detection system.
• The Ministry of Defence has launched an internal investigation to determine how the breach occurred and to address concerns over procedural lapses in handling classified materials.
• Government guidelines emphasize the secure destruction of sensitive documents, as their unintended disclosure could pose significant risks, including threats to individual safety.