Murder probe launched as British serviceman, 25, is found dead in Sweden after a night out – with four people arrested

A MURDER probe has been launched after a British serviceman was found dead in Sweden after a night out.

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of murder, according to Swedish police.

Michael Schofield

HMS Albion had been taking part in the Aurora 23 defence exercise[/caption]

The 25-year-old man was on the HMS Albion ship which was part of the Aurora 23 defence exercise which took place between April 17 and May 11.

He was on a night out in Stockholm with a fellow British serviceman before they ended up at a house in Solna, along with several Swedes, according to the Swedish publication Expressen.

A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said: “We are aware of an incident in Stockholm and we are assisting local authorities in their investigation.

“It would be inappropriate to comment further.”

Swedish police have arrested four people as part of their murder investigation, including the British serviceman he was out with.

Three Swedish citizens, all in their 20s and 30s, are the others who have been arrested.

The Swedish authorities have not yet released further details about what happened on the night in question.