Police said his death was being treated as unexplained. In a statement, the 37-year-old's family described him as a "much-loved son, brother and family member".
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    A former Royal Marine accused of spying for Hong Kong’s intelligence service has died in unexplained circumstances in a park in Berkshire.

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    It was alleged that between 20 December and 2 May, the trio agreed to undertake information gathering, surveillance and acts of deception that were likely to materially assist a foreign intelligence service.

    It added: “The IOPC have assessed that referral and decided that the matter should be investigated by Thames Valley Police’s Professional Standards Department.”

    Trickett’s solicitor Julian Hayes, a senior partner at Berris Law, said: "It has sadly been confirmed by Thames Valley Police, that the body found… was that of our client.

    Trickett, who was from Maidenhead, was formerly employed by the UK Border Force at Heathrow Airport, before joining Home Office Immigration Enforcement in February this year.

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