AN investigation has been launched after a soldier died at St David's Barracks in Bicester yesterday. 

The Ministry of Defence confirmed yesterday the man, thought to be in his 20s, died after an incident at the base. 

A spokesman said the fatality took place outside of training exercises and involved one individual. 

In a statement, Thames Valley Police said: "TVP was contacted by South Central Ambulance Service at 11.52am today after reports of an injured man at St David’s Barracks, London Road in Bicester.

"Officers attended the scene where a man was found to be in a critical condition. Despite attempts to resuscitate the man he sadly died at the scene.

"The death, which is currently being investigated by Thames Valley Police, is not believed, at this stage, to be suspicious nor involve a third party."

In July, after 50 years of service in Germany, the 1st Regiment Royal Logistic Corps moved to St David’s Barracks at Graven Hill, Bicester.