War hero awarded Queen’s Gallantry Medal facing trial accused of groping woman

A WAR hero awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal is facing trial accused of groping a woman.

Lieutenant Colonel Ben Stephens is alleged to have sexually touched her over clothes after drinking heavily at a social event in Dubai, where he is based with British Defence Staff.

Lieutenant Colonel Ben Stephens, being presented the Queen’s Gallantry Medal by the Queen, is accused of sexually touching a woman over clothes after drinking heavily Lt Col Stephens won his medal for trying...