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Kali Lindsay

Soldier died from gunshot wound to head during Northumberland training exercise, inquest told

A young solider died of a head injury after being shot through his helmet during a live training exercise in Northumberland, 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.

Northumberland Coroner's Court heard the 24-year-old, who was serving with A Company, 3 Scots - The Black Watch - was one of five soldiers taking part in the exercise.

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