Updated: 10 Dec 2020, 11:10
A SOLDIER shot his leg off in an alleged bid to get out of a scandal-hit Army unit rocked by allegations of racism, drugs and attempted murder.
Private Carl Windebank had an amputation above the knee after blasting himself at point-blank range.
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Private Carl Windebank planned to give himself a flesh wound so he could be medically discharged, pals say
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Former club-level runner Pte Windebank, 20, of Romsey, Hants, was said to be having work and relationship problems
He was serving with the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment in Cyprus when he was injured.
Pals said he planned to give himself a flesh wound so he could be medically discharged.