The body of a missing soldier was found just three hours after he was reported missing.
Stephen Hughes was reported missing from the Bethel area of Wales at about 8.30pm on Tuesday (August 12).
The 25-year-old’s body was pulled from the Menai Strait about three hours later.
Chief Inspector Jon Aspinall of North Wales Police told WalesOnline: ‘My thoughts are with Stephen’s family who are being supported by officers.
‘The coroner has been updated and there are thought to be no suspicious circumstances.’
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Stephen was part of the Royal Welsh regiment of the British Army.
A brief tribute shared by a former colleague said: ‘RIP Steve. You were one of the kindest most genuine and caring blokes I’ve met.
‘You will be sorely missed. Until the final RV brother.’
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