DEVELOPING: Ex-Sergeant Major Charged in Soldier's Fatal Assault, Victim Took Own Life After Alleged Abuse.

BREAKING NEWS: Ex-Sergeant Major Charged in Soldier's Fatal Assault Former Army Sergeant Major Michael Webber has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting 19-year-old Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, who took her own life after the alleged abuse. The incident occurred at a work social event in December 2021 at Larkhill barracks in Wiltshire. The assault left Gunner Beck terrified, and she filed a complaint against Webber before taking her own life on 15 December 2021. An inquest earlier this year found that the Army's handling of the complaint contributed to her death. Webber has since left the Army and is awaiting sentencing for one count of sexual assault. Gunner Beck's mother, Leighann McCready, said: "We are relieved that Michael Webber has admitted his guilt, but nothing can undo the devastating loss of our daughter." This guilty plea comes as a significant development in the case, which has been under investigation since 2021. The Army is expected to face further scrutiny over its handling of complaints and support for victims. This is a developing story, with more information and updates to follow as they become available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*