British army identifies serious failings over soldier’s death – reports

Body of L/Cpl Bernard Mongan, who had complained of bullying, lay undiscovered for three weeks

The British army has identified serious failings in its handling of the death of a soldier whose body lay undiscovered at a base for three weeks, according to reports.

L/Cpl Bernard Mongan, who had made bullying allegations and reportedly tried to kill himself in 2016, was discovered in his barracks in Catterick, North Yorkshire, on 23 January last year.