An officer cadet has been found dead in her room at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, police have confirmed. The 21-year-old, who has not been named, was discovered on Wednesday at the Berkshire base.
Thames Valley Police said the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious. A spokesperson stated: 'At around 3pm on Wednesday officers were called to the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst. On attending the scene they found that a woman in her 20s had sadly died. Her next of kin have been informed.'
It is understood the cadet had been spoken to after failing to return to her barracks following a party on the base over the weekend. However, aside from this minor disciplinary incident, there was no suggestion of further wrongdoing.
The Ministry of Defence expressed condolences, saying: 'We can confirm that an incident has occurred at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, resulting in the death of an officer cadet. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.' A file is being prepared for the coroner.
Sandhurst is the training centre for all officers in the British Army and has been attended by notable figures including Princes William and Harry.
