Craig Roberts' funeral hears tributes to Army reservist

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Llandudno for the funeral service of an Army reservist who died after SAS selection training in Powys.

L/Cpl Craig Roberts, 24, from Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, collapsed and died on 13 July.

He was one of the three Army reservists who died after taking part in a special forces selection exercise in the Brecon Beacons.

Holidaymakers and locals applauded as L/Cpl Roberts's body was driven through the seaside town to the funeral on Thursday afternoon.

The service was held with full military honours.

Roger Pinney reports.

Tributes to SAS trainee at funeral

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