25-year-old soldier found dead in river accidentally with rope around his body.

The tragic death of 25-year-old Charlie Saywell has left his loved ones in shock and mourning. The young soldier was found dead in the River Medway, in Chatham, Kent, on March 5, after an evening of drinking with friends took a tragic turn.

According to an inquest held in Maidstone, Kent, Charlie's death was ruled as an accident. It was reported that he had gone out with friends for a night of drinking, and his friends had put him in a taxi to take him back to Brompton Barracks because he had consumed a considerable amount of alcohol. However, instead of going back to the barracks, Charlie made his way back into Chatham, where he had several video calls with his girlfriend, who described him as being "very drunk."

As the night went on, Charlie found himself in a stranger's car outside a pizza shop, where he was injured after the driver attempted to remove him from the vehicle. It was reported that the driver had kicked and possibly even punched Charlie, causing him to have a swollen eye. His girlfriend confirmed this, and it was also heard at the inquest that Charlie had been out drinking with friends before his movements became unclear, leading him to the river where his body was later found.

The inquest revealed that Charlie may have used a rope, which was tied around his legs and torso in a "complex" fashion, as a safety aid. Assistant coroner James Dillon stated that Charlie had fallen into the river, possibly from a wall or pontoon, and was unable to extricate himself, leading to his death from injury and exhaustion. Being from a military background, it is believed that Charlie had used the rope to create a harness and attempted to climb to safety.

Detective Sergeant Karen Caulfield, who was present at the inquest, shared her opinion that Charlie's death was a tragic accident. She explained that the way the rope was tied around his torso and groin resembled a technique used for abseiling, which led her to believe that Charlie may have been trying to use it to get out of the water. She also confirmed that he had suffered a broken tooth and facial injuries outside the pizza shop, but other injuries may have occurred later.

The detective also stated that no further action was being taken against the suspect who had claimed self-defense, as it was deemed "plausible." She also mentioned that there was no evidence of any third party involvement or suspicious circumstances. Ultimately, it was concluded that Charlie had died from drowning and injuries sustained from falling into the water. The news of his tragic death has left his family and friends devastated, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

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