AN inquest into the deaths of three soldiers who during an SAS selection exercise has been adjourned until next month.

The coroner is expected to give verdicts on Tuesday, July 14.

Evidence was presented to the inquest in Solihull over 20 days.

Last Friday, coroner Louise Hunt was handed further documents by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), including a copy of the current risk assessment used for SAS aptitude tests.

The MoD also provided coroner Hunt with a copy of a radio log for a special forces selection course that started earlier this year.

L/Cpls Edward Maher and Craig Roberts died from heat illness suffered during the Brecon Beacons march in sweltering temperatures on July 13, 2013.

Cpl James Dunsby died in hospital from multi-organ failuredue to heat illness two weeks later.

Seven other candidates attempting selection for reserve special forces units were also treated for the effects of heat, including four who were taken to hospital.