British paratrooper killed in Ukraine weapons test explosion

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 08:13 · Archive

Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, of the Parachute Regiment, died in an explosion during a weapons test in Ukraine last December.

Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, of the Parachute Regiment, died after suffering multiple injuries in an explosion during the testing of a new defensive capability in Ukraine last December. The coroner found he was killed away from the front line while helping Ukraine in its war against Russia.

How it is being reported

• Brit paratrooper killed in weapons test explosion while helping Ukraine in war against RussiaThe Mirror · 2 Oct, 07:55
• 'Exceptional' British paratrooper, 28, was killed by an explosion in Ukraine, coroner reveals after inquest held in secretDaily Mail · 2 Oct, 07:31

In this story: Lance Corporal George Hooley · Parachute Regiment · Ukraine · Russia

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