The Ministry of Defence has named the British soldier killed in an accident in Afghanistan.

Warrant Officer 2nd Class Dan Shirley was killed on Friday during a patrol between Sangin and Camp Bastion when the vehicle he was travelling in rolled over.

The 32-year-old from Leicester was a member of 13 Air Assault Support Regiment, Royal Logistics Corps.

His commanding officer Lieutenant Colonel R J McNeil OBE said: "The loss of WO2 Dan Shirley has come as a huge shock to every member of the Regiment.

"He was known to all and universally respected. More than that, he was liked and admired. He was a perfect role model for young soldiers. He was fit, irrepressibly enthusiastic and superbly professional."

Defence Secretary Des Browne said: "He was a model soldier and his professionalism and determination was an inspiration to all his colleagues.

"I know that he will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at what must be the most difficult of times."

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