Murder investigation launched after death at Tern Hill Barracks
A murder investigation has been launched in Shropshire after the body of a 32-year-old soldier was found at Army barracks in Tern Hill, near Market Drayton.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody at Shrewsbury police station. The man arrested is also a serving soldier based at the barracks.
The body was found in a building at Clive Barracks just after 9am on Saturday morning. A post mortem was held yesterday and further tests and examinations will be carried out to establish the cause of death.
Detective Inspector Steve Tonks said today: “We have made an arrest in connection with the death. The investigation is in its early stages and extensive inquiries are continuing.
He added: “I am appealing for any information which might assist the police investigation. Contact Shrewsbury CID by calling 101 as a matter of urgency”.
The Shropshire coroner Mr John Ellery has been informed.
