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Police Investigate 'Unexplained' Brecon Soldier Death

Dyfed-Powys Police are investigating the 'suspicious' death of a soldier in Brecon town centre.

Officers were called to reports of an unconscious and injured man in Lion Street in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The soldier was taken by ambulance to hospital but later died.

The Ministry of Defence has issued the following statement:

"It is with great sadness and regret that the MOD can confirm a soldier from The Royal Gibraltar Regiment died in Brecon in the early hours of this morning. Dyfed-Powys Police are currently investigating and it would therefore be inappropriate to comment further on the circumstances."

"Our thoughts are with his family and friends and the regiment asks that their privacy is respected at this difficult time."

Cordons and forensic tents are in place in the town's shopping area as detectives investigate the unexplained death.

Police in Brecon are appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity of Lion Street, Bethel Square, Tredegar Street or High Street between 12.30am and 01.30am, or who has any information that could assist with the inquiry, to call police on 101 immediately quoting reference number DP-20160508-024.

Brecon is home to the British Army's Infantry Battle School with the surrounding mountains used throughout the year by troops, including special forces, for training and exercises.