Mine disposal expert killed by bomb

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Craig Appleby, 36, from Farnham in Surrey, received fatal injuries when a bomblet exploded in the south of the country.

It is believed Mr Appleby was killed near Bint Jbeil, which is close to the border with Israel.

The former soldier had been in Lebanon for a month, working for ArmorGroup Mine Action, a UK-based company.

Friends of Mr Appleby's family said in a statement: "Craig's parents are immensely proud of the work Craig was doing to make other's lives safer and better."

A spokesman for the company described Mr Appleby as a "highly experienced, highly qualified" individual with more than 10 years' experience.

He served in the British Army as a bomb disposal officer and as a mine action instructor to British, Nato and local troops worldwide, including in Bosnia, Kenya, Kosovo and Kuwait.

After leaving the Army, he worked as an explosive ordnance disposal adviser and trainer in Saudi Arabia, Libya and Rwanda.

The spokesman said: "Craig was a shining example of those who work in this highly dangerous field, without whom local communities are unable to rebuild their lives safely and confidently following armed conflict.

"On behalf of ArmorGroup, I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Craig's family at the loss of a fine son, brother and friend and would like to confirm that the company is doing all that it can to work with the family in their hour of need."