The soldier was found dead with gunshot wounds after having earlier gone missing
A British soldier found dead after going missing in southern Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence as Highlander Scott McLaren.
He was a member of 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland. His next of kin have been informed of his death.
The soldier had left his base in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan alone in the early hours of Monday morning.
He was later found dead with bullet wounds.
Taskforce spokesman Lt Col Tim Purbrick said: "He had suffered gunshot wounds. His exact cause of death is still to be established and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death are currently under investigation.
"It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."
The number of British military deaths in operations in Afghanistan since 2001 now stands at 375.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-14039059
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