The life of a lobster catcher is tough at this time of year. But boat owners working off the Devon coast are complaining that they are now having to contend not only with choppy water and chilly winds but also German naval vessels.

Fishermen are claiming that German ships which have been taking part in naval exercises off Plymouth are causing thousands of pounds of damage to their gear. They are now demanding compensation for the alleged incidents.

The Royal Navy is investigating whether vessels involved in its Flag Officer Sea Training (Fost) exercises are to blame. So far the navy has said that it has found no evidence that German boats, which are also taking part in the exercises, are responsible.

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