RMP soldier killed in Afghanistan on 18 November

The soldier was killed as a result of small arms fire in the Babaji area of central Helmand province during the morning of 18 November 2009.

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

"It is with deep sadness I must inform you that a soldier from the Royal Military Police was shot and killed this morning on operations in the Babaji area of Helmand province - one of our fellow soldiers taken from us in the course of his duty, and who we will remember."

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