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SAS selection deaths: Soldiers' inquest begins | |
(about 5 hours later) | |
An inquest into the deaths of three soldiers who collapsed during SAS training in the Brecon Beacons will ensure the "full facts are brought to light", a coroner has said. | |
L/Cpl Craig Roberts, 24, of Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, and L/Cpl Edward Maher, 31, died on 13 July 2013. Cpl James Dunsby, from Bath, died later in hospital. | L/Cpl Craig Roberts, 24, of Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, and L/Cpl Edward Maher, 31, died on 13 July 2013. Cpl James Dunsby, from Bath, died later in hospital. |
No criminal charges will be brought over their deaths. | |
The inquest opened in Solihull, West Midlands, on Monday. | |
The families have been told any "factual failings" could feature in the coroner's conclusion, if uncovered. | |
Louise Hunt, senior coroner for Birmingham and Solihull, said: "It's important this inquest is both prompt, effective and independent and involves the families. | |
"It's also important that the full facts are brought to light, culpability and discreditable conduct exposed and suspicion of deliberate wrongdoing is allayed." | |
In 2014, a pre-inquest hearing was told the soldiers died from overheating. | In 2014, a pre-inquest hearing was told the soldiers died from overheating. |
Insufficient evidence | Insufficient evidence |
They had been taking part in a 40-mile (64km) hike on Pen y Fan as part of a four-week trial for the Territorial Army's SAS reservists. | They had been taking part in a 40-mile (64km) hike on Pen y Fan as part of a four-week trial for the Territorial Army's SAS reservists. |
It took place on one of the hottest days of the year, when temperatures reached 29.5C (85F). | It took place on one of the hottest days of the year, when temperatures reached 29.5C (85F). |
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided not to bring gross negligence manslaughter charges, in July 2014. | The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided not to bring gross negligence manslaughter charges, in July 2014. |
A CPS review agreed in March there was insufficient evidence to pursue a conviction. | A CPS review agreed in March there was insufficient evidence to pursue a conviction. |
The inquest, set to last three weeks, was adjourned until after the review was completed. | The inquest, set to last three weeks, was adjourned until after the review was completed. |