SQUADDIE DEATH TRAGEDY

Teen soldier, 19, dies suddenly while serving in Northern Ireland

Private Lenny Reid died suddenly at Co Down's Palace Barracks in Belfast

Ellie Flynn

Published: 8:28, 1 Nov 2016
Updated: 8:37, 1 Nov 2016

TRIBUTES have been paid to a soldier who died suddenly while serving in Northern Ireland.

Private Lenny Reid died suddenly at Co Down's Palace Barracks in Belfast.

Tributes have been paid to Private Lenny Reid, who died suddenly while serving in Northern Ireland — Tributes have been paid to Private Lenny Reid, who died suddenly while serving in Northern IrelandCredit: Facebook

Flowers have been laid in memory of Private Reid after his shocking death — Flowers have been laid in memory of Private Reid after his shocking deathCredit: Facebook

An investigation was launched by the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

A spokesman confirmed the force had been called to investigate a sudden death, but said there were not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.

Pte Reid, 19, grew up in Stevenston, in Ayrshire, Scotland, before he moved to Carlisle, Cumbria, with his family.

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Candles, flowers and messages of love and support for the soldier's family have been left outside his dormitory at the barracks.

His brother, Senna Reid, posted on social media: "R.I.P Lenny Reid. You were the best brother anyone could ask for and a fine soldier.

"Sorry your life on this earth was so short, but i love you and will never stop loving you."A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said it was a "tragic case" of a "sudden death".

He added that any investigation was being led by police.

Pte Reid died on Saturday, October 22.

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