MPS have offered their "deepest condolences" following the death of a paratrooper in Afghanistan.

The Army said Pte Joseph Berry, 21, from Second Battalion, the Parachute Regiment, died of a non-battle injury while deployed on operations in Kabul.

The battalion’s UK base is at Merville Barracks in Colchester.

In the House of Commons Dan Jarvis, MP for Barnsley Central, said: "I am sure the whole House will join me in expressing our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Private Joseph Berry, a 21-year-old soldier who sadly lost his life while deployed on operations in Kabul serving with the second battalion of the Parachute Regiment."

Jacob Rees-Mogg, leader of the House of Commons, added: "I join the hon. Gentleman in sending condolences to the family of Private Joseph Berry.

"It is the greatest sacrifice that people in our armed forces make for us and for the safety not only of our nation but internationally."

Pte Berry began training to become a paratrooper in Catterick in 2017 and completed the rare feat of completing initial training in one go.

After passing out, he was posted to Colchester and served in A Company where he was described as an “optimistic, capable and compassionate” soldier who was hugely respected by his peers and bosses.

He was one of the company’s strong contenders to attend the Potential Junior Non-Commissioned Officer Cadre, to compete for promotion to Lance Corporal.

Pte Berry, originally from Crewe, deployed to Afghanistan on Operation TORAL 9 last November, within an Advisor Force Protection Company, based out of New Kabul Compound.

His role was to provide security for a host of advisors.

The details of how he received his injury have not been disclosed.