01/11/2006

Barracks death - two released on bail

Two soldiers arrested in connection with an investigation into the death of a Welsh soldier at a barracks in Wiltshire have been released on bail.

Private Gavin Williams, 22, of the 2nd Battalion Royal Welsh Regiment, collapsed and died while exercising at Lucknow Barracks in Tidworth on July 3.

A third soldier is still in police custody and is expected to be questioned later.

On Tuesday, Wiltshire Police said that a 32-year-old man from the Royal Army Medical Corps and two serving members of Pte Williams' battalion, both aged 35, had been arrested.

Five Army personnel were immediately arrested following Pte Williams' death. They were released on bail pending further inquiries.

Pte Williams' family have called for a full inquiry to be held into his death.

(KMcA)


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