Hampshire Constabulary can confirm that the post mortem on Jonathan Martin, the sea cadet who died in the Solent on Sunday, May 2, took place this afternoon.
Jonathan died as a result of severe chest injuries because of his fall from a height. His family have been notified.
Jonathan, 14, of Ashford, Kent, was one of a number of Sea Cadets aboard the training ship TS Royalist. The ship had sailed out to Stokes Bay, when at about 8.30pm, Jonathan fell from rigging into the water. He was recovered by a lifeboat and taken by helicopter to Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, where he was pronounced dead.
Hampshire Constabulary is preparing a file on behalf of the coroner.
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