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Former soldier took his own life after learning he was being recalled to prison

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Shane Percival, 30, of Lynford Drive, Eaton, was discovered by members of the public in Marston Marshes on November 5, 2025.

An inquest into his death, held at Norfolk Coroner's Court, heard he was taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), but died five days later.

Mr Percival was discovered by members of the public incident at Marston Marshes. (Image: Nigel Cooper)

Mr Percival, previously a lance corporal with the Royal Anglian Regiment, was jailed in May 2022 for the rape and sexual assault of a child under 13.

The offences happened between........

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