07/07/2006

Four released over soldier's death

Four serviceman who were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a solider at barracks in Wiltshire have been released on bail.

The men were arrested following the sudden death of Private Gavin Williams at Lucknow Barracks in Tidworth on Monday.

Pt Williams, 22, from the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Welsh, collapsed and died while exercising at the barracks. It is understood that the soldier, from Hengoed, Caerphilly, being disciplined for an act of misbehaviour and other misdemeanours.

Wiltshire Police confirmed that the four soldiers - aged 44, 35, 31 and 28 - had been released on bail pending further inquiries, including the outcome of various forensic tests.

A fifth man, aged 29, was also released on bail on Wednesday.

(KMcA/GB)

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