Soldier killed in Kabul named

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The 21-year-old, from Leeds, died and two soldiers from his 16 Signal Regiment were wounded during the attack on the eastern outskirts of the capital on Monday afternoon. Afghan officials said three civilians were killed and 12 injured.

Signaller Bland was due to return home on leave within weeks, the MoD said.

He was providing top-cover while travelling in a convoy of vehicles undertaking a route familiarisation patrol in Kabul when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive.

All were treated at a military hospital but Signaller Bland died as a result of his wounds.

Signaller Bland, a bachelor with no children, was a passionate footballer and fan, supporting Leeds, where he lived and had grown up.

In a statement his family described him as a "true hero".

Their statement, released through the MoD, said: "Wayne was a much-loved son, grandson, brother and uncle who served his country with distinction and sadly paid the ultimate price. He was our true hero."

Signaller Bland's Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Justin Hodges, said: "Signaller Wayne Bland was a superb soldier, full of character and a highly popular member of 16 Signal Regiment.

"His loss is all the more poignant for his family who were expecting him home on leave in the next few weeks."