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Soldier held over Clive Barracks murder Soldier held over Cpl Geoffrey McNeill barracks murder
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A soldier has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another soldier was found dead at an army barracks in Shropshire. A soldier has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a corporal was found dead at an army barracks in Shropshire.
The 32-year-old victim was found in a building at Clive Barracks in Tern Hill, near Market Drayton, on Saturday morning. The dead man has been named as 32-year-old Cpl Geoffrey McNeill, of the First Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment.
Tests are being carried out to establish the cause of his death. He was found dead in a building at Clive Barracks in Tern Hill, near Market Drayton on Saturday morning.
Tests are being carried out to establish the cause of his death, West Mercia Police said.
The arrested soldier, a 23-year-old man based at the barracks, is in custody at Shrewsbury police station.The arrested soldier, a 23-year-old man based at the barracks, is in custody at Shrewsbury police station.
The Army confirmed the victim is a soldier and expressed its condolences.
Det Insp Steve Tonks, of West Mercia Police, said: "The investigation is in its early stages and extensive inquiries are continuing."Det Insp Steve Tonks, of West Mercia Police, said: "The investigation is in its early stages and extensive inquiries are continuing."
Capt Jay Walker, of the First Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment, based at Tern Hill, said next of kin have been informed and police were handling the investigation. The Army would give police every assistance, he said. Capt Jay Walker, of the First Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment, based at Tern Hill, said next of kin had been informed and civilian police were handling the investigation.
The Army would give police every assistance, he said.
"Our thoughts and condolences are with the friends and family at this difficult time," he said."Our thoughts and condolences are with the friends and family at this difficult time," he said.
One of Cpl McNeill's three brothers, Jason McNeill, said the soldier had "dedicated his life" to his battalion.
"He was a much loved son, brother, uncle and friend and touched the lives of all who had the pleasure of meeting him," he said.