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Scientists at Antarctic base rocked by alleged assault | BBC News


A group of scientists due to work together for months at a remote Antarctic research station has been rocked after a member of the team was accused of physical assault. Nine researchers were due to spend the Antarctic winter at the South African-run base. But a spokesperson for the South African government told the BBC "there was an assault" at the station, following earlier allegations of inappropriate behaviour from inside the camp. In a further message seen by the BBC, the South African environment ministry said it was responding to the concerns with "utmost urgency".   Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog   For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news   #Antarctica #SouthAfrica #BBCNews
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