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1. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesMoD censured over 'preventable' death of Pte Conor McPherson

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   May 8, 2024 · Pte Conor McPherson, 24, from Paisley, Renfrewshire, sustained a fatal head wound in Otterburn, Northumberland, in August 2016. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found the...

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3. press.hse.gov.uk › 2024/05/08 › hse-issues-mod-armyHSE issues MoD (Army) with Crown Censure following death of ...

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   May 8, 2024 · Conor McPherson, a private in the Black Watch, 3 rd Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland, lost his life during a training exercise at the Heely Dod firing range in Otterburn,...

4. www.bbc.com › news › uk-england-tyne-63701655Conor McPherson: Soldier died on exercise after flawed Army ...

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   Nov 21, 2022 · A soldier shot dead on a night-time exercise died by accident after the Army failed to ensure it was safely planned, an inquest jury concluded. Private Conor McPherson, 24, sustained a fatal...

5. www.chroniclelive.co.uk › news › north-east-newsMinistry of Defence issued with highest sanction over death ...

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   May 8, 2024 · Conor McPherson, a member of 3 Scots (The Black Watch) who was shot and died whilst on a training exercise in Otterburn, Northumberland. By accepting the Crown Censure, the MoD (Army) has...

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6. www.itv.com › news › tyne-teesMoD issued with Crown censure over death of soldier Conor ...

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   May 8, 2024 · Conor McPherson, a private in the Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland, died while training at the Heely Dod firing range in Otterburn, Northumberland, on 22 August 2016....

7. www.independent.co.uk › news › ukMoD censured over soldier’s death on training exercise in 2016

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   May 8, 2024 · Conor McPherson, 24, a private in the Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland, died while training at the Heely Dod firing range in Otterburn, Northumberland, on August 22...

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   Who was Conor McPherson?

   • Conor McPherson, a private in the Black Watch, 3 rd Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland, lost his life during a training exercise at the Heely Dod firing range in Otterburn, Northumberland on 22 August 2016. Conor’s father has said he was the model son.

   HSE issues MoD (Army) with Crown Censure following death of soldier

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   Who killed Conor McPherson?

   • Conor McPherson was accidentally shot in the back of the head by another soldier during a night-time training exercise at a firing range in Otterburn The Ministry of Defence has been issued with a Crown Censure after the death of a soldier in Northumberland.

   Ministry of Defence issued with highest sanction possible over death of …

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   Who was PTE McPherson?

   • Pte McPherson served in the Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland. He was taking part in a training exercise when he was accidentally shot in the back of the head by a fellow soldier, at about 23:00 BST on 22 August.

   MoD censured over 'preventable' death of Pte Conor McPherson

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   What did the MoD say about PTE McPherson's death?

   • The MoD said it accepted the findings and apologised "unreservedly" to Pte McPherson's family. It added his death had been "preventable" and said it had addressed "each of the failings" cited in the Crown censure. The HSE said by accepting the censure, the MoD admitted breaching health and safety at work rules.

   MoD censured over 'preventable' death of Pte Conor McPherson

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   How did PTE McPherson die?

   • Pte McPherson died from a single gunshot wound when a bullet perforated his helmet on the night of 22 August 2016, the inquest heard. An investigation concluded it was "highly likely" the fatal shot was discharged by a soldier referred to as "Firer Two". Other soldiers present told the court they heard gunfire and then a shout of "man down".

   Conor McPherson: Soldier died on exercise after flawed Army ... - BBC

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   Who killed Pte McPherson?

   • The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said Pte McPherson was part of a team of five when he was accidentally shot in the back of the head by a fellow soldier at around 11pm. The 24-year-old, from Paisley, died at the scene.

   MoD issued with Crown censure over death of soldier Conor McPherso…

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9. www.army.mod.uk › news › british-army-statement-inBritish Army statement in response to Crown Censure for death ...

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   May 8, 2024 · Lieutenant General Dame Sharon Nesmith DCB Deputy Chief of the General Staff (DCGS), as the Army Safety Champion and on behalf of the British Army, accepts the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Crown Censure issued today in relation to the death of Private Conor McPherson.