Royal Navy sailor, 24, from Flintshire found dead at Cornwall training base

A Royal Navy sailor from Flintshire has been found dead at a training base in Cornwall. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

An inquest heard 24-year-old Leading Hand Benjamin Thomas was discovered at the HMS Raleigh shore base, Torpoint, on 30 January. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

The proceedings into the death of the sailor, from Mold were opened and adjourned by the Cornwall Coroner on Friday. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

A Royal Navy spokesperson said: “The thoughts and sympathies of the Royal Navy go out to the family and friends.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

“It would be inappropriate to comment and any further queries should be directed to the Coroner.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

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