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Bombardier denies hotel incident with Jaysley Beck, inquest told

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Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck , 19 , was found dead in her barracks at Larkhill Camp , Wiltshire .

She had been subjected to an "intense period of unwelcome behaviour" from her line manager, inquest told.

Bombardier Ryan Mason left his post the day after she claimed harassment had "gone too far" Inquest heard how Gunner Beck abandoned an overnight deployment in Newbury a week before her death.

Mr Mason sent her more than 4,600 messages confessing his feelings for her.

An Army service inquiry report published in October 2023 found "almost certain" Mr Mason 's behaviour was "a causal factor in her death" Report detailed three additional "contributory factors" to her death: - The "significant strain" of a sexual relationship with a married colleague in the last few weeks of her life.

- An "unhealthy approach to alcohol, with episodes of binge-drinking".