British aid worker killed during rescue mission
A British aid worker who was being held hostage in Afghanistan has been killed by her captors.
Linda Norgrove, who was 36 and from the Isle of Lewis, died during a rescue attempt by American forces, which had British approval.
It is understood eight insurgents were killed during the battle to free her.
Nicholas Witchell reports from Kabul.
10 Oct 2010
- From the section UK