British soldier killed in Basrah City, Iraq

The soldier was killed in a roadside bomb attack on the outskirts of the northern part of Basrah City, near the districts of Al Hadi and Al Jezaizah.

He was serving with 2nd Battalion The Light Infantry, as part of a unit attached to 1st Battalion the Staffordshire Regiment, based at the Shaat Al Arab Hotel in the north of Basrah city.

Four other soldiers were injured during the incident, one of them remains in very serious condition, the other three soldiers are in a stable condition.  They have been medically evacuated from the scene and are receiving the best possible medical care at the field hospital.

The roadside bomb detonated targeting a MNF Warrior armoured personnel carrier patrol manoeuvring in the north of Basrah city. It is unclear whether the casualties were dismounted at the time of the attack.

The soldier's family have been informed and have asked for a 24 hour period of grace before any more information is released.