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Kali Lindsay

Inquiry found failings after 'tragic' death of soldier shot during training exercise, inquest hears

An inquiry into the 'tragic' death of a soldier shot dead during a Northumberland training exercise found multiple failings, an inquest heard.

Private Conor McPherson was taking part in a night time training exercise at Otterburn Training Area in August 2016 when he was shot by another soldier.

The 24-year-old, who was serving with A Company, 3 Scots - The Black Watch - was one of five soldiers moving toward a target and a weapon was discharged.

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