British soldier killed in Afghanistan
Updated 21.36 Wed Feb 20 2008
A British soldier has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan.
He was a member of the 40 Commando Royal Marines and was taking part in a patrol to disrupt Taliban activity in the southern province of Helmand when the blast took place.
He was a member of the 40 Commando Royal Marines
Another marine suffered minor injuries in the attack and was taken to the British base at Camp Bastion for treatment.
Next of kin have been informed.
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