A Royal Navy recruit has died while training at HMS Raleigh in Torpoint.

The unnamed sailor died at the base following routine training on Tuesday, March 11.

The Royal Navy said an investigation will be launched into the circumstances of the death.

A spokesperson said: “It is with great sadness that we can confirm that a member of the Royal Navy died at HMS Raleigh following routine training on Tuesday, March 11. Our thoughts are with the family and all those affected at this sad time.”