May 08 - UPDATE: Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder Of Gib Reg Soldier In Wales
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Brecon, Wales, in relation to the death of a man who was a serving member of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment. He is being held in custody on suspicion of murder and the investigation is on-going.
The soldier, believed to be in his early twenties, was found unconscious close to an army barracks. Royal Gibraltar Regiment soldiers regularly attend the Infantry Battle School in Brecon.
According to UK press reports, he was pronounced dead by medics while on the way to hospital.
A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said:
“It is with great sadness and regret that the MOD can confirm a soldier from The Royal Gibraltar Regiment died in Brecon in the early hours of this morning. Dyfed-Powys Police are currently investigating and it would therefore be inappropriate to comment further on the circumstances. Our thoughts are with his family and friends and the Regiment asks that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.”
YGTV understands that the soldier's family has been informed.
Police in Brecon are appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity of Lion Street, Bethel Square, Tredegar Street and High Street between 12.30am and 01.30am or has any information that could assist with the inquiry to call police quoting reference number DP-20160508-024.
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