Soldiers killed are named
Two British servicemen shot dead by members of the Afghan Police Force in Helmand have been named as Corporal Brent John McCarthy, of the RAF, and Lance Corporal Lee Thomas Davies, from the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards.
Commanding Officer: Cpl Davies 'loved being a soldier'
Lieutenant Colonel Dino Bossi, Commanding Officer 1st Battalion Welsh Guards said: "Lance Corporal Lee Davies loved being a soldier – it was who he was. He passed out from the Infantry Training Centre Catterick in April 2010.
"He swiftly made a name for himself for his enthusiasm, fitness and professionalism as an infantry soldier and in less than two years was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal.To have made such a profound impact so early in his career speaks volumes about the quality of the man we have lost."
More top news
-
Dogs face being put down with out-of-date microchips
In an annual survey taken among local authorities in the UK, 2,463 stray dogs were put to sleep between April 2015 and March 2016.
-
UK prison 'easier to get illegal drugs than bedsheets'
Inspectors found the availability of drugs at HMP Bedford was having a "serious impact" on safety.
-
Allardyce 'offered advice on how to get around FA rules'
An undercover investigation claims England manager Sam Allardyce offered advice on how to "get around" FA rules on player transfers.