22/09/2003

Body found at RAF base is identified

The body, which was discovered at RAF Marham, King's Lynn in Norfolk, on Saturday, has been identified.

The man who died was 22-year-old Corporal Mark Sellars. Mr Sellars was an RAF Policeman and was single.

Norfolk Constabulary are undertaking an inquiring into Corporal Sellars' death, but have stated that there are no suspicious circumstances. A post-mortem has been carried out and a file has been sent to the coroner's office.

Group Captain Bob McAlpine, station commander at RAF Marham, said: "Mark's friends and colleagues at RAF Marham have been deeply saddened by his death. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time."

No further details have been released as yet.

(gmcg)

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