Shropshire Star

Firefighter in court case found dead

A part-time firefighter, due to appear in court over a series of vehicle and bin fires, has died.

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Kingsley Tolley, 36, of Albrighton, had been charged, along with colleague David Pearson, with conspiracy to damage or destroy property. Shropshire Coroner's Office said Mr Tolley's body was found in woodland in Albrighton on July 24.

Mr Pearson, 31, of Station Road Pontesbury, will appear in court on August 28. He and Mr Tolley, of Valian Road, worked for Shropshire Fire Service. Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious.

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