'War hero' Brit killed by Russian forces while serving as a medic in Ukraine
1 September 2022, 00:21
A "selfless" British man has been killed while serving as a medic in the war in Ukraine, his sister has said.
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Craig Mackintosh, from Thetford in Norfolk, died on August 24, according to his sister Lorna.
Ms Mackintosh has set up a fundraiser to bring her "war hero" brother home.
She said: "Our brother bravely volunteered to go to (Ukraine) as a medic to help save lives in this war torn country.
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"In the line of duty, helping others he lost his life. This selfless man is currently stranded in a morgue in Ukraine and there is no help to get him home."
She said it would cost around £4,000 to bring his body back to the UK.
John Sweeney reports from Kiev
"We have spoken to an international funeral provider and it's going to cost around £4,000 to have him repatriated back to the UK.
"He gave his life to save others and he needs to come back home to have the service he deserves. A true hero's service surrounded by his family and friends. Please, please help to bring our hero home."
As of Wednesday night, the GoFundMe had raised nearly £5,000.
A spokesperson for the Foreign Office said: "We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Ukraine and are in contact with the local authorities."
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