Executed by the Taliban: British soldier is kidnapped and killed on day Cameron makes surprise Afghan visit

High-profile visit: David Cameron talks with British and U.S. troops after his arrival in Afghanistan

 

Breakfast time: David Cameron shares a meal with troops during his visit to Camp Bastion in Helmand Province

 

Meet and greet: Mr Cameron shakes hand with a member of the Afghan army during a visit to their training facility at Camp Bastion

The murder cast a shadow over what was supposed to be a victory tour for Mr Cameron to highlight progress in transforming Afghanistan and preparing for a withdrawal of British troops.

Last night the Ministry of Defence confirmed that the soldier’s body was found inside a four-mile cordon set up around the area he was last seen alive.

An investigation is under way. The unnamed soldier was from the  4th Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland and his family have been informed.

He was last seen alive early yesterday after finishing duty at a vehicle checkpoint named  Salaang near a remote joint British and Afghan base in central Helmand province.