Army launches probe as two soldiers die in at Catterick Garrison

Army launches probe as two soldiers die in ‘unconnected incidents’ at Yorkshire’s Catterick Garrison over last weekend

• Two soldiers from an Army garrison in North Yorkshire died over the weekend 
• The Army has launched a probe and said the two incidents were ‘unconnected’ 
• Catterick Garrison is base of 1st Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment and Royal Lancers

Two soldiers from an Army garrison in North Yorkshire died over the weekend in separate incidents.

The soldiers’ identities, genders, rank or regiment have not been released. 

North Yorkshire Police said officers were called to the army base at Catterick Garrison at 5am on Saturday after receiving reports of the ‘sudden death’ of a 33-year-old man.

The British Army confirmed two soldiers died at Catterick Garrison (pictured) over the weekend

The force said his death is not being treated as suspicious and officers are assisting in preparing a report for the coroner.

On Sunday, a second soldier died in Manchester, the Army said.

No further details have been given regarding the incident and British Transport Police are investigating.

An Army spokesperson said: ‘It is with great sadness that we can confirm the death of two soldiers.

‘Our thoughts are with the families and friends of both soldiers and we ask that their privacy is respected at this sad and difficult time.

‘The deaths, which took place at Catterick Garrison and Manchester, are not connected.’

Catterick Garrison is home to several Army units, including the 1st Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment and the Royal Lancers. 

It is one of the largest British Army garrisons in the world covering more than 10 square kilometres and one of the largest Infantry Training Centres in the UK.

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