British army officer dies during live firing training

25-year-old ‘rising star’ died after an incident at one of the UK’s largest army training ranges

A British army officer has died after an incident during live firing 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.

The officer served as a fire support commander in the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery.

The MoD said Muldowney was an “immensely enthusiastic officer who embraced life with a vigour that inspired those around him”.