27/03/2008

British Soldier Killed In Iraq

A British solider has been killed in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

The MoD said that the soldier died as a result of gunshot wounds sustained during a firefight in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The soldier's family have been informed and have asked for privacy.

(KMcA)


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