Soldier dies after Afghan blast

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The soldier from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Welsh Regiment was injured in an explosion in Musa Qala District Centre, Northern Helmand.

Medics battled to save him but he died at the scene.

His death brings the number of British service personnel killed in Afghanistan since operations began in 2001 to 150.

Spokeswoman for British troops in Afghanistan Commander Paula Rowe said: "Task Force Helmand feels the loss of every serviceman and we mourn the death of this brave soldier. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends at home and all those who served alongside him at this desperately sad time."

The soldier's next of kin have been informed but there will now be a 24-hour grace period before he is officially identified, the Ministry of Defence said.

Brigadier-General Richard Blanchette, spokesman for the International Security Assistance Force said: "We are saddened by this brave soldier's death, and offer our heartfelt condolences to the soldier's family and friends. Through our grief, we are strengthened in our resolve to help bring security and stability to Afghanistan."