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Potential crime investigation into wingsuit flyer’s death dropped

A potential crime investigation into the death of British wingsuit flyer Liam Byrne has been dropped. Byrne, 24, was fatally injured on Gitschen mountain in June last year.

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Official portrait of Liam Byrne (3x4 crop) Chris McAndrew

A potential crime investigation into the death of British wingsuit flyer Liam Byrne has been dropped, after he was fatally injured on Gitschen mountain in June last year.

Byrne, aged 24, was described as a British champion in the sport. The supplied information does not state the circumstances of the incident or explain why authorities considered the possibility of a crime.

The investigation has now been discontinued. No further details have been provided about the decision or whether any other proceedings are expected.

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Byrne’s death occurred during an incident on Gitschen mountain, but the available information does not identify the precise date, the location’s country or the events leading to his fatal injuries. There is also no information about any official statement from investigators or Byrne’s family.

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