At least 16 members of UK military referred to anti-extremism scheme

Exclusive: majority of Prevent investigations due to concerns about far-right activity, figures reveal

• Analysis: attractiveness of British military for far-right continues to be a threat

At least 16 members of the armed forces have been referred to the UK's terrorism prevention programme - in the majority of cases because of concerns about far-right activity.

Soldiers, air force and naval personnel were among those investigated over the past two and a half years under Prevent, which aims to stop people becoming radicalised, according to figures obtained by the Guardian under freedom of information.