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Soldier Harry Brooker found hanged in Brompton Barracks, Chatham

16:47, 16 May 2019

updated: 16:59, 16 May 2019

A 20-year-old soldier was found dead in his room, an inquest has heard.

Harry Brooker was a Sapper based at Brompton Barracks.

He was found hanged in his bedroom at the army base on December, 11.

Harry Brooker died in Brompton Barracks where the Royal Engineers are based
Harry Brooker died in Brompton Barracks where the Royal Engineers are based

A hearing heard, originally from Swindon, he was a bright and happy man, who had recently visited his parents.

At the inquest, held at The Archbishops Palace in Maidstone, today, the coroner said: "There was no doubt that it was suicide."

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