Nuclear sub inquest underway
An inquest has just got underway into the death of a senior Royal Navy officer on board a nuclear submarine docked in Southampton.
HMS Astute - submarine inquest continues
by Kerry SwainThe sound of a fatal shooting on a Royal Navy submarine was played to a court room in Southampton today. Microphones on the vessel captured the moment a sailor shot and killed an officer.
The inquest into the death of Lieutenant Commander Ian Molyneux also heard from the brave city councillor who helped wrestle the gunman to the ground. Royston Smith received the George Medal for his bravery. Kerry Swain was in court.
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Inquest into nuclear submarine death begins
An inquest has begun into the death of a senior Royal Navy officer on board a nuclear submarine docked in Southampton.
Lieutenant Commander Ian Molyneux was shot and killed by Able Seaman Ryan Donovan from Dartford last April. This from Kerry Swain.