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Probe into soldier's death on Shepway firing range

Posted by editor on Nov 24, 2006 - 12:15 AM
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PROBE INTO SOLDIER'S DEATH ON SHEPWAY FIRING RANGE

An investigation has begun following the death of a soldier during an exercise at a Shepway firing range yesterday (23 November).

Police were called to the Lydd ranges at 7.00am on Thursday.

A Kent Police spokesman said the soldier's next of kin have yet to be informed.

A pathologist is conducting post-mortem tests.

The range is on a stretch of coastline on Romney Marsh. The ranges have been used by the military for more than 100 years.

Although Kent Police will lead the inquiry, MoD police will be available if needed.

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