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Two soldiers arrested on suspicion of the manslaughter of a Welsh private at a Wiltshire barracks have been released on bail pending further inquiries. | Two soldiers arrested on suspicion of the manslaughter of a Welsh private at a Wiltshire barracks have been released on bail pending further inquiries. |
Pte Gavin Williams, 22, of Hengoed, Rhymney Valley, collapsed at Lucknow Barracks, Tidworth, on 3 July 2006. | Pte Gavin Williams, 22, of Hengoed, Rhymney Valley, collapsed at Lucknow Barracks, Tidworth, on 3 July 2006. |
He died after undertaking a disciplinary exercise at the barracks. | He died after undertaking a disciplinary exercise at the barracks. |
A third soldier remains in custody and is expected to be questioned later. Pte Williams' family has called for a full army inquiry into his death. | A third soldier remains in custody and is expected to be questioned later. Pte Williams' family has called for a full army inquiry into his death. |
Wiltshire Police said a 32-year-old member of the Royal Army Medical Corps and two serving members of the 2nd Battalion Royal Welsh, both aged 35, were arrested on Tuesday. | Wiltshire Police said a 32-year-old member of the Royal Army Medical Corps and two serving members of the 2nd Battalion Royal Welsh, both aged 35, were arrested on Tuesday. |
Four servicemen and a captain were originally arrested in connection with Pte Williams' death. All were released on bail pending further inquiries. | Four servicemen and a captain were originally arrested in connection with Pte Williams' death. All were released on bail pending further inquiries. |
A funeral was held for him at St Catwg's church in Gelligaer, near his home village. | A funeral was held for him at St Catwg's church in Gelligaer, near his home village. |
It was followed by a private burial at the church attended by the soldier's family and close friends. | It was followed by a private burial at the church attended by the soldier's family and close friends. |