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Neglect played part in deaths of 3 Army reservists, coroner rules

Neglect played a part in the deaths of three Army reservists who collapsed during an SAS test march, senior Birmingham coroner Louise Hunt has ruled at an inquest in Solihull.

In narrative verdicts recorded at an inquest into the deaths of Lance Corporal Craig Roberts, Lance Corporal Edward Maher and Corporal James Dunsby, senior Birmingham coroner Louise Hunt found delays in providing medical treatment contributed to their deaths after the exercise on the Brecon Beacons in 2013.

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'It's unacceptable our son paid for training with his life'

Lance Corporal Edward Maher. Credit: PA

The family of Edward Maher have said it is "unacceptable" their son paid for his SAS training in the Brecon Beacons with his life.

A statement said: "We support wholeheartedly the unique work of all the Special Forces.

"We also believe that their training methods must be fit for purpose to produce the magnificent soldiers who undertake a role that very few are willing to perform.

"But the SAS must distinguish between training and operational activities.

"Our son was not on active service in July 2013. He was undergoing selection training on a Welsh hillside, and it is unacceptable that he paid for that with his life."

An inquest into Mr Maher's death and that of two other reservists found neglect paid a part.

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Neglect played part in deaths of 3 Army reservists, coroner rules

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