A British Army general has been forced to step down after being found guilty of lying about a relationship during an investigation, the Telegraph has reported. Major-General Chris Bell is understood to have been summoned to Army Headquarters at the Marlborough Lines in Andover before Christmas, where he learned of the decision that he must resign his commission. The 48-year-old has now stepped down from his role as General Officer Commanding Army Recruitment and Initial Training Command. A source told the Telegraph that Major-General Bell said he had an “emotional” relationship with a female subordinate which involved exchanging text messages, but denied there was a physical relationship.