British troops involved in a firefight in Iraq.

[wulfstan]

Just seen this on the BBC website;

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3538567.stm

[jamesp]

I just heard on the radio that they were from 1st Battlion Light Infantry. I don't think it's mentioned in that news item.

How often do British troops come under fire?

[Argyll]

Rescently it's been daily!! ;)