Inquest opens into death of 'much-loved' North Wales soldier

AN inquest has opened into the death of a much-loved soldier. Stephen Ellis Hughes, 25, died after being found in the Menai Strait, the Caernarfon hearing was told.

- By DAVID POWELL Daily Post Reporter [e-mail]

Kate Robertson, senior coroner for north west Wales, yesterday said that Mr Hughes, of Cynfal, Bethel, Caernarfon, died in Menai Bridge on August 12.

On opening the inquest she told how there had been concerns reported for the safety of Mr Hughes.

North Wales Police officers were led to the Menai Bridge where he had been "heard to enter the water alone".

She added: "Sadly his body was recovered. He was confirmed as having passed away."