British man dies fighting in Ukraine

Simon Lingard's family says the Ukrainian miliary has offered to bring his body back to the UK. He is believed to be the third British national to die in Ukraine. A British man has died after travelling to Ukraine to help fight against Russia. Simon Lingard, 38, from Blackburn, died on 7 November, according to his family. They wrote on a crowdfunding page for him: "My dad was an inspiration to all who knew him, a real life hero who died fighting for what he believed in." Russian general 'should think about coup against Putin' - war latest They continued: "He was loved and adored by so many, a true representation of what a soldier should be. "The Ukrainian military have offered to bring him home to England but we need help to show him the respect and adoration he deserves by giving him THE greatest well deserved send-off." The father of two, who was known to his friends as Grimmy, is believed to be the third Briton to die in the conflict so far. Ukraine war: More than 100,000 soldiers '