British Soldier Dies After Afghanistan Attack

A British soldier has died after being injured during a "complex" insurgent attack in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has announced.

The soldier, from 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, was injured in the Nad-e-Ali district of Helmand Province yesterday.

He was flown to hospital for treatment but died of his injuries, a spokesman for the MoD said.

His next of kin have been informed.

Task Force Helmand spokesman Major Matt Allen said: "It is with deep regret that I must report the death of a soldier from 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire) who has died as a result of wounds sustained during an insurgent attack in Nad 'Ali in Helmand province.

"His death comes as a great loss to all serving in Task Force Helmand.

"Our thoughts and prayers are extended to his family and friends at this difficult time."

The insurgent attack occurred in Nad-e-Ali district

According to Sky sources, the initial attack was an improvised explosive device (IED) fired from a vehicle.

A fire fight  then ensued in the attack, which was described as "complex".

The soldier is believed to have died in hospital at Camp Bastion before being medically evacuated back to the UK.

A number of British soldiers were also injured in the attack, with varying degrees of seriousness.

Sky sources indicate that at least 10 British soldiers were injured in the action.

All the next of kin of the injured have also been informed.

The soldier's death takes to 441 the number of UK service members who have died since operations in Afghanistan began in October 2001 and the third to die so far in 2013.

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