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| Seychelles police investigate UK navy sailor death | Seychelles police investigate UK navy sailor death |
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| The death of a Royal Navy sailor during an operation in the Seychelles is being investigated by police. | The death of a Royal Navy sailor during an operation in the Seychelles is being investigated by police. |
| Engineer Technician Charles Warrender, 23, from North Thoresby, Lincolnshire, was found dead in the capital Victoria on Saturday morning. | Engineer Technician Charles Warrender, 23, from North Thoresby, Lincolnshire, was found dead in the capital Victoria on Saturday morning. |
| He was serving on Portsmouth-based ship HMS Richmond, which is part of Operation Kipion in the Indian Ocean. | He was serving on Portsmouth-based ship HMS Richmond, which is part of Operation Kipion in the Indian Ocean. |
| A navy spokesman said next of kin had been informed but declined to comment further while inquiries continued. | A navy spokesman said next of kin had been informed but declined to comment further while inquiries continued. |
| 'Charismatic and loving' | |
| Mr Warrender, whose body was discovered behind the national library, had been living in Portsmouth. | Mr Warrender, whose body was discovered behind the national library, had been living in Portsmouth. |
| HMS Richmond, a Type 23 frigate, had 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, had hosted a reception on board for British High Commissioner Lindsay Skoll last Friday to mark the Queen's birthday. |
| A statement from Mr Warrender's family said: "Charlie was a charismatic and loving young man, who made everyone who met him smile. | |
| "He was extremely proud to serve in the Royal Navy and was thoroughly enjoying travelling the world, progressing his career as a Marine Engineer. | |
| "Charlie's family are all very proud of him and he will always be remembered as a funny, loyal, and kind son, brother, partner and friend." |