DETECTIVES were last night investigating the sudden death of a young RAF serviceman after medical examinations proved inconclusive.
Lee James Wilde, a 25-year-old corporal serving at RAF Leeming, in North Yorkshire, was found dead at the base on Sunday at about 2pm.
Police have launched an inquiry into the death, but an initial post-mortem examination carried out by a Home Office pathologist provided no answers.
The Northern Echo understands that Cpl Wilde had been involved in a disturbance at a pub in RAF Leeming on Friday night, although the incident is not believed to be connected to his death.
The brawl in the Oak Leaf pub is thought to have arisen from Cpl Wilde's personal circumstances.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said detectives were awaiting toxicology reports, which could take several days, before making any further statements about the case.
The police spokesman said it was believed Corporal Wilde was from the Carlisle area.
An RAF spokeswoman said he was found dead in his bed at the RAF base.
"Police are now investigating," she added.
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