Skydiver who died in parachute jump named by police

Image caption, Sam Cornwell died while parachuting with Sky-High Skydiving in Peterlee
  • Author, Jonny Manning
  • Role, ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ News, North East and Cumbria

A skydiver who died during a parachute jump has been identified by the police.

Sam Cornwell's parachute failed to open on Saturday 28 April in Shotton, County Durham, police said.

The 46-year-old from Hampshire was pronounced dead at the scene in South West Industrial Estate.

Durham Police said an investigation into Mr Cornwell's death was ongoing and his death was being treated as "unexpected".

Mr Cornwell was working as a videographer at Β Sky-High Skydiving Peterlee when he died.

At the time, the firm said: "We are all deeply saddened by the loss of a close friend, colleague and talented member of our team, our skydiving family."

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