Army recruit found hanged at barracks

An army recruit has been found hanged at a Surrey barracks
An army recruit has been found hanged at a Surrey barracks

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Sunday, 21, Sep 2008 07:36

A new army recruit has been found hanged at a barracks, police have confirmed.

The unnamed 29-year-old man died at around 08:00 BST on Sunday despite paramedics best efforts to resuscitate him.

The incident occurred at the Alexander Barracks at Pirbright Army camp, in Surrey.

A statement from Surrey police confirmed that an investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the sudden death has been launched.

A post-mortem examination is due to take place later today.

The Ministry of Defence also confirmed the death and said that next of kin have been informed.

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