Bournemouth man named in fatal skydiving incident in Devon
A man from Bournemouth has been named among two people who died during a skydiving incident in Devon.
Emergency services were called to Dunkeswell Aerodrome near Honiton at around 1pm on Friday 13 June after reports of concern for two individuals.
Tragically, both skydivers were confirmed dead at the scene.
They have been formally identified as Adam Harrison, aged 30, from Bournemouth, and Belinda Taylor, aged 48, from Totnes.
Their families have been informed and are being supported.
Police say investigations are ongoing in partnership with British Skydiving and East Devon District Council’s Environmental Health and Safety Office to understand what happened.
Officers have asked anyone with relevant information to contact them via 101 or online, quoting reference 50250150193.
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