UK Special forces veteran and author found hanged after PTSD battle

Special forces veteran found hanged after being tormented by post-traumatic stress
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Last updated at 11:25 AM on 19th November 2010


A special forces veteran and author hanged himself after suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, an inquest heard.

Peter Mercer, who wrote Dirty Deeds Done Cheap and Not By Strength, By Guile, had been haunted by memories of his time in the Special Boat Service, the Royal Navy's special forces unit. He also served in the Balkans and Northern Ireland and worked as a private security guard in Iraq.
Mr Mercer, 39, was found in Clevedon near Bristol in April having struggled with alcoholism and the emotional impact of his military service.


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