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Thomas Deacon

Popular soldier, 20, dies suddenly at house in Cardiff

A young soldier has died suddenly at house in Cardiff.

Emergency services arrived at a home in Cathays on Saturday morning amid reports of a man being unresponsive.

South Wales Police have confirmed the male was later pronounced dead.

He has been named as 20-year-old Sion Rosier.

Tributes have been paid to Mr Rosier, from Caerau - including from his regiment in the army.

Writing on Facebook the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards said: "It is with great sadness that we have to inform the wider regiment that Trooper Sion Rosier sadly passed away on August 3.

"Sion was a good soldier, a true regimental character always cheerful and ready to laugh.

"He will be sorely missed by the regiment.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this tragic time."

A number of other friends have also paid tribute to Mr Rosier on social media.

One friend wrote: "Known by many, Loved by all."

Another added: "Will always remember you driving me around the California desert. A good hearted lad with so much potential. Gone but never forgotten."

Others described him as "polite, helpful, funny and mischievous"

Police confirmed that Mr Rosier's death was not suspicious.

A force spokeswoman said: "South Wales Police can confirm the sudden death of Sion Rosier, 20, from Caerau, at a house in Cathays, Cardiff, on Saturday morning.

"There are no suspicious circumstances and officers are preparing a file for HM Coroner."

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