Married general quits in 'affair' shame: Army's recruitment chief is accused of lying about emotional relationship with junior female officer
The Army's head of recruitment has resigned after being accused of lying about an 'emotional affair' with one of his junior officers. Major General Chris Bell, 48, who is married with two children, was ordered to quit by the Army Board last month because it lost trust in him, sources said. He was accused of lying about his relationship with the female officer during an investigation when he was commander of a top-secret unit called 77th Brigade. It is understood he later admitted having an 'emotional' relationship with the woman, although denied they had sex. He is believed to still be with his wife, Alexandra, and the woman has since left the Army. Major General Chris Bell , 48, who is married with two children, was ordered to quit by the Army Board last month because it lost trust in him, sources said An Army source told the Mail: 'He has clearly had a relationship with her which he has lied about in the course of an investigation into something else. 'He&