British Troops Face Dangers When They Return Home

Soldiers from 12 Regiment Royal Artillery mark their return from operations in Iraq and Afghanistan as they process through the streets of Blackpool. Photo: REUTERS

Al-Qaeda Target British Soldiers Returning From Afghanistan -- The Telegraph

British-based Islamist radicals are targeting Army soldiers - especially snipers - returning from fighting in southern Afghanistan, The Sunday Telegraph has learnt.

In one case, a police armed response unit was called to the home of a sniper last September amid fears he was about to be murdered or abducted by al-Qaeda terrorists.

The Corporal, serving with a Scottish Regiment, was one of a two-man sniping team which shot dead 32 Taliban fighters during a six-month tour of Afghanistan.

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My Comment: Is there a fifth column in Britain? Hmmmmm .... this should put it to rest.