Former Scots Guard fighting in Ukraine 'found dead with hands bound'

A former British soldier who went to fight in Ukraine has reportedly been found dead with his hands bound behind his back in a body of water.

Jordan Chadwick, 31, from Burnley in Lancashire, is said to have served as a Scots Guard in the British Army from 2011 to 2015, before going on to join the International Legion in Ukraine.

His mother Brenda Chadwick told the BBC that her family were "devastated" by the death of her son, who was known as Joe.

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Mr Chadwick’s repatriation to the UK is reported to have been organised by the Ukrainian International Army on August 7.

It is understood that an inquest into the cause of his death is to be held early next year.

Brenda Chadwick told the BBC that she was informed by Lancashire Police that her son had been killed on 26 July.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson told the BBC: "We are providing assistance to the family of a British man who died in Ukraine and are in contact with the local authorities."

Other British volunteers have died fighting in Ukraine, including Samuel Newey, 22, from Solihull in the West Midlands, who was recently "killed in action".