A Wiltshire soldier has been found dead in Estonia according to the Ministry of Defence. 

Fusilier Sam Brownridge, from the First Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, died on Sunday.

It has been said he died from a non-battle injury.

The First Battalion Royal Regiment of Fusiliers is based in Tidworth in Wiltshire.

A spokesperson for MoD said: “It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce the death of a soldier from The First Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

“Fusilier Sam Brownridge died of a non-battle injury while deployed on Operation Cabrit in Estonia on Sunday July 5.

“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this tragic time.”