Victim: Cpl Geoffrey McNeill was found dead at his
Army barracks on Saturday morning
A 23-year-old soldier has been charged with murdering a corporal who was found dead at an Army barracks four
days ago. Richard Farrell will appear in front of magistrates today
over the death of Geoffrey McNeill, of the 1st Battalion
The Royal Irish Regiment. The corporal's body was discovered in an accommodation block at Clive Barracks in Tern Hill, Shropshire on Saturday morning. Farrell has been in custody at Shrewsbury police station since he was arrested over the weekend. He is expected to appear at Telford Magistrates' Court today, according to West Mercia Police. There were reports of two soldiers fighting during a night out hours before Cpl McNeill’s body was found. An Army spokesman said: 'We can confirm that a serving soldier has been charged with murder by West
Mercia Police. It would be inappropriate to comment any further at this stage.' After the unmarried corporal's death, his family said: 'Geoff was born in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, and dedicated his life to the 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment,' he said. 'He served his country with the highest degree of honour and dedication. 'He was a much-loved son, brother, uncle and friend and touched the lives of all who had the pleasure of meeting him.
Arrest: A 23-year-old soldier has been charged with
murder over the death of Cpl McNeill, pictured
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