A young Scots soldier tragically died from a head injury after being shot through his helmet during a live-fire training exercise in Northumberland.
Private Conor McPherson, from Paisley, was taking part in a night time training practice at Otterburn Training Area, in August 2016 when he was shot by another soldier.
An inquest at Northumberland Coroner's Court heard the 24-year-old, who was serving with A Company, 3 Scots - The Black Watch - was one of five soldiers taking part in the drill.
The court heard the group was moving toward a target at the training ground when a gun was fired and Pvt McPherson fell to the ground, Chronicle Live reports.
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