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October 29, 2014updated 30 Oct 2014 1:41pm

Sun six trial told of allegation Sun reporter paid Thames Valley contact for name of cadet killed in glider crash

By Court News UK

The mother of a teenager killed in a gliding accident questioned how The Sun almost instantly discovered her grief-stricken family's address, a court heard.

Nicholas Rice, 15, died on 14 June 2009 after a collision involving two glider aircraft in Drayton, Reading, Kingston Crown Court was told today.

Nicholas' family, who had not released any personal details, were left shocked when a Sun journalist approached them at their home just one day later.

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