A Royal Marine, based with Hamworthy's Special Boat Service, was shot dead while saving the lives of his comrades during a special forces mission in Afghanistan.

An inquest, held into the death of Corporal Seth Stephens last July, has recorded a verdict of unlawful killing.

The forty-two year old has received a post-humous  Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, second only to the Victoria Cross, for selfless bravery.