Coldstream Guardsman killed in Afghanistan

The soldier died from wounds received as a result of an explosion that happened in the Babaji area of central Helmand province this morning.

Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield, said:

"It is my sad duty to confirm that a soldier from 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards was killed this morning by an explosion in the Babaji area of Helmand province.

"He died doing his duty as a British soldier, among his fellow soldiers, and we will remember him."

Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.