British servicemen shot dead by Afghan police named

TWO British servicemen who were shot dead by members of the Afghan police force in Helmand on Saturday were named by the Ministry of Defence today.

The men were named as Lance Corporal Lee Thomas Davies, 27, from the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, who was killed alongside Corporal Brent John McCarthy, 25, of the Royal Air Force at a patrol base in the Lashkar Gah district of Helmand province.

The men were providing security for a meeting with local officials when two people wearing Afghan police uniforms opened fire.

Speaking of the tragedy today, the family of Cpl McCarthy released a statement which read: “Brent was a loving, sensitive young man.

“He excelled at sport and had the whole world in front of him.

“He loved his family dearly and will always be a hero to his niece Miajay. Brent will be sadly missed, not only by us but also by his loving partner Sarah and her devoted family.

“Life will never be the same for any of us. We will love you always. God bless.”