A murder investigation has been launched after a British serviceman was found dead in Sweden. The 25-year-old had completed a military exercise just days before.
A British serviceman has been found dead just days after a military exercise was completed in Sweden.
The unnamed 25-year-old was onboard HMS Albion for the Aurora 23 defence exercise between April 17 and May 11, according to Swedish publicationDuring a night out with another Royal Navy seaman, he went to a house in Solna, northwest of Stockholm with several Swedes, where he was later found dead. Swedish police have arrested four people in connection with the death, including the serviceman he was out with.Police are still in the early stages of their investigation and have not revealed how the man died.
The Ministry of Defence said: 'We are aware of an incident in Stockholm and we are assisting local authorities in their investigation. It would be inappropriate to comment further.' The Swedish Armed Forces said the Aurora 23 exercise was the largest national exercise of its kind in more than 30 years, involving troops from 15 countries.Pictured: A British serviceman on HMS Albion describes the military exercises taking place in SwedenBoth the RAF and the British Army were involved in the drills.
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