A death investigation into Scottish wingsuit flyer Liam Byrne is discontinued after a fatal crash in the Swiss Alps. The BBC reports the probe was assessing whether there was potential criminality, and it has now been dropped.
Byrne, described as a British champion, dies after being fatally injured when he crashes into the Gitschen mountain. The Daily Record and The Independent also say the investigation into his death is closed, linking the decision to the circumstances of the Alps incident.
Across the outlets, the main difference is emphasis on the nature of the inquiry: the BBC and Daily Record refer to a “potential crime” angle, while the Independent similarly describes it as a “criminal probe” being dropped. All accounts agree on the core facts of Byrne’s identity and the fatal crash location on Gitschen mountain in Switzerland.
