A Royal Marine has died in an explosion in Afghanistan on the day that Gordon Brown, the Prime MInister, visited the country. The marine is the 208th member of British forces to die since the involvement in Afghanistan began in 2001.
An MoD spokesman said: "It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms that a Royal Marine has died following an explosion whilst on a foot patrol near Gereshk in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in the early hours of this morning." Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, a spokesman for Task Force Helmand, said: "This Marine gave his life for his country and the freedom of the Afghan people; there is no greater sacrifice than this. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies go to his family and loved ones."
Next of kin have been informed.
During his visit to Afghanistan, Mr Brown praised the work of British troops in the country and promised more help for them to overcome the threat of roadside bombs planted by the Taliban.
He announced new kit and personnel to deal with the improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that have killed and wounded so many British soldiers.
He visited troops at Camp Bastion in Helmand province and thanked them for their efforts in fighting the insurgents ahead of the recent presidential election
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