Britain’s military said Wednesday it was investigating “totally unacceptable behavior” by some of its soldiers after they were filmed apparently using a picture of Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn for target practice.Footage posted on social media showed members of the Parachute Regiment in Afghanistan shooting at an image of Corbyn, Britain’s main opposition leader.READ MORE: Thousands march in London in support of Brexit, angry at delayCorbyn, a veteran socialist, has often been critical of British military campaigns overseas.Brig. Nick Perry, commander of 16 Air Assault Brigade, said “the video shows totally unacceptable behavior and a serious error of judgment that falls far below what we expect of soldiers in our brigade.”He said the video was being “fully investigated.”“The army is and always will be a totally apolitical organization,” he said. The brigade has 400 troops in Afghanistan as part of a NATO deployment to train Afghan forces.Labour defense spokeswoman Nia Griffith tweeted that the video was “shocking and completely unacceptable.” She said it was “right that the Army is carrying out a full investigation.”Conservative lawmaker Tom Tugendhat, a former soldier, said the video was “disgraceful.”WATCH: An investigation is underway by Britain’s military after video shows soldiers reportedly using a photo of Jeremy Corbyn for target practice
British politicians have reported increased threats and fears for their safety amid heightened tensions over Brexit.Last month, a man angry about Brexit was sentenced to 28 days in prison for hitting Corbyn with an egg.In 2016, Labour lawmaker Jo Cox was murdered by a far-right extremist. A neo-Nazi was recently convicted of plotting to kill another Labour legislator.WATCH: Jeremy Corbyn says he mouthed ‘stupid people’ not ‘stupid woman’ during Brexit debate
U.K. soldiers face probe after reportedly using photo of Jeremy Corbyn for target practice
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