Soldier in British Iraqi forces dies

Tributes have been paid to a 'superb soldier' and 'first class leader' who died in Iraq.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Jan 2017, 17:59 BST
Updated 9th Jan 2017, 13:03 BST
Lance Corporal Scott HetheringtonLance Corporal Scott Hetherington
Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington

Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington, 22, of 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, died following a “tragic incident” at Camp Taji, north of Baghdad, on Monday.

The circumstances of the death of the father-of-one, from Middleton, Greater Manchester, are being investigated, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.

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The MoD previously confirmed that the death was not as a result of enemy activity.

L/Cpl Hetherington, nicknamed “Snowball”, was a member of Blenheim Company and a vehicle commander in the Force Protection Platoon.

Lieutenant Colonel Rob Singleton, Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, said: “Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington was a superb soldier and a first class leader. Utterly professional and talented, he was full of character, fun and his enthusiasm was infectious.”