OXFORD: The bodies of three soldiers will be repatriated to the John Radcliffe Hospital this evening.

The men, who were killed in action, were Corporal Michael John Pike, from A Company, The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS); Lance Corporal Martin Joseph Gill of 42 Commando Royal Marines; and Rifleman Martin Jon Lamb of the 1st Battalion The Rifles.

The cortege is expected at Headley Way in Headington at about 7pm, but is subject to change.

For updates of the repatriations, see oxfordmail.co.uk