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Police launch investigation after Royal Navy sailor Charles Warrender found dead in Seychelles | Police launch investigation after Royal Navy sailor Charles Warrender found dead in Seychelles |
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A Royal Navy sailor has been found dead during a visit by his warship to the Seychelles. | A Royal Navy sailor has been found dead during a visit by his warship to the Seychelles. |
Local police have launched an investigation into the death of Engineer Technician (Marine Engineer) Charles Warrender, who was serving on HMS Richmond. | Local police have launched an investigation into the death of Engineer Technician (Marine Engineer) Charles Warrender, who was serving on HMS Richmond. |
His body was discovered behind the national library in the capital city of Victoria at 6.45am on Saturday, according to local news reports. | His body was discovered behind the national library in the capital city of Victoria at 6.45am on Saturday, according to local news reports. |
A Royal Navy spokeswoman said: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm that Engineer Technician (Marine Engineer) Charles George Warrender, from HMS Richmond, was found dead in the Seychelles on Saturday. | A Royal Navy spokeswoman said: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm that Engineer Technician (Marine Engineer) Charles George Warrender, from HMS Richmond, was found dead in the Seychelles on Saturday. |
"The next of kin have been informed and the thoughts and sympathies of the naval service are with his family and friends at this sad time. | |
'The incident is currently under investigation by the local police, therefore it would be inappropriate to comment further." | 'The incident is currently under investigation by the local police, therefore it would be inappropriate to comment further." |
The 23-year-old is understood to have been living in Portsmouth, Hampshire, where his ship is based, but was originally from North Thoresby in Lincolnshire. | The 23-year-old is understood to have been living in Portsmouth, Hampshire, where his ship is based, but was originally from North Thoresby in Lincolnshire. |
HMS Richmond, a Type 23 frigate, is in the Indian Ocean as part of Operation Kipion to protect Britain's international interests across the Gulf and the ship hosted a reception on board for British High Commissioner Lindsay Skoll last Friday to mark the Queen's birthday. | HMS Richmond, a Type 23 frigate, is in the Indian Ocean as part of Operation Kipion to protect Britain's international interests across the Gulf and the ship hosted a reception on board for British High Commissioner Lindsay Skoll last Friday to mark the Queen's birthday. |
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