Royal Marine found guilty of murder of Afghan fighter

A British sergeant has been found guilty of murdering an Afghan insurgent, who was shot dead as he lay injured after an air strike.

Judge Blackett told the marine, identified only as Marine A:

"Marine A, this court has found you guilty of murder. The mandatory sentence prescribed by law is imprisonment for life.

"This court now has to determine the minimum term you will serve before you are eligible for release. To help us do that, I am going to order that a report be prepared. I am adjourning this case until a later date.

"In the meantime, I direct that you are to be taken into custody."

Two other marines were cleared of all charges.

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