A British man shot dead in Afghanistan today has been named as Richard Adamson, a manager for private security firm ArmorGroup.
A spokesman for the company said Mr Adamson, a former Royal Marine Warrant Officer, died of gunshot wounds inflicted by unknown assailants.
Mr Adamson’s relationship with Afghanistan spanned more than 20 years and he was described as having been a “true friend” of the country.
Next of kin have been informed.