British soldiers accused of beating up NYPD officer

The Royal Regiment of Scotland soldiers reportedly became embroiled in a row after travelling to Manhattan to play in a rugby match against the NYPD.

Police said three or four men lashed out in the early hours of Friday morning when the officer started chatting to a woman who was with the troops.

One soldier is accused of grabbing the policeman’s mobile phone and a chain around his neck when he attempted to call 911, the Daily Record reported.

He was charged with robbery and assault following the fight outside the Mercury Bar in the Murray Hill area of Manhattan while the other five were each charged with a single count of assault.

They could face discharge if they are found to have breached the Army’s strict code of conduct.