Ex-British soldier unlawfully killed in Ukraine by ‘someone who purported to be his friend’

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A former British paratrooper was unlawfully killed in Ukraine, a coroner has concluded.

Daniel Burke died from multiple gunshot wounds in September 2023.

At the inquest at Manchester City Coroner’s Office, the coroner said: “Daniel was unlawfully killed by someone who purported to be his friend. He died with bravery and valour but was killed by cowardice and dishonour.”

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