Soldier shot in head in Iraq
2:20am Friday 5th December 2008
© Press Association 2008
A British soldier has died in southern Iraq after suffering a gunshot wound to the head, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.
A spokesman revealed no enemy forces were involved in the incident.
Medical assistance was given, but the soldier, serving with 9 Regiment Army Air Corps, died at the scene.
The MoD said there was no evidence to suggest anyone else was involved in the incident.
Next of kin have been informed.
The MoD confirmed a soldier died after suffering a gun-shot wound to the head
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