Dead soldier repatriated

THE body of a city soldier who was found dead after he went missing in southern Afghanistan was set to be repatriated to the UK today.

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Jul 2011, 09:15 BST

Updated 12th Jul 2011, 11:24 BST

Highlander Scott McLaren, of 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, disappeared from a Nato checkpoint in central Helmand province.

The 20-year-old was found dead with gunshot wounds.