British army officer dies during live fire training in Northumberland

Capt Philip Gilbert Muldowney, 25, died after an incident at one of the UK’s largest army training ranges, the MoD confirms

A British army officer has died after an incident during live fire training in Northumberland, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

Capt Philip Gilbert Muldowney, 25, died on Sunday after the incident at Otterburn Training Area, one of the UK’s largest army training ranges.