Bishop Hugh has issued this statement following the crash of the Royal Navy helicopter in Devon today.
"I am deeply saddened by the news of the crash of a Royal Navy Merlin helicopter near Sourton today. The families of those involved, and all who are affected by this terrible news, are in my prayers.
"I have visited the Royal Navy flying stations in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset and seen at first hand the commitment and professionalism of the people who serve there are. I know how devastating this will be to the whole Armed Forces community, who are also in my prayers."
Bishop Hugh is Bishop to the Armed Forces as well as being Bishop of Worcester.
