Rifles Soldier dies in Afghanistan blast

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The soldier was killed by a blast in southern Afghanistan
A soldier from 3rd Battalion, The Rifles, has died in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.

The soldier was killed in an explosion near Sangin in central Helmand province.

A spokesman for Task Force Helmand said: "It is with deep sorrow I must inform you that a British soldier, one of our own, was killed this morning."

Lt Col David Wakefield added: "His sacrifice will not be forgotten." The soldier's family has been informed

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Slops if you get notification of repatriation re. the five who were killed by the rogue policeman would you please let me know as some folks I know want to be there.

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A British soldier killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan on Thursday has been named as Serjeant Phillip Scott.

The 30-year-old of 3rd Battalion The Rifles was involved in an explosives clearance operation in Sangin.

Sjt Scott, who was born in Malton, North Yorkshire, lived with his wife and two children in Edinburgh.

His commanding officer described him as "the toughest of men and the gentlest of friends".

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R.I.P. brother.