British investigator in Basra 'hanged himself'

mirror: Suicide of Army Cop

British Army investigator Captain Ken Masters hanged himself in his quarters in Iraq, it was revealed last night.

Masters, 40, who oversaw all major investigations into the abuse of Iraqis by British troops, was due to go home within the next two weeks.

The Royal Military Police officer had one of the most stressful jobs in the forces.

But senior military sources and colleagues in Basra last night said Masters' death had been a "devastating surprise".

One officer said: "It is hard to believe he found it hard to cope with work. It is possible he had personal problems."

Another added: "For someone that respected within the forces to apparently commit suicide is a big blow to morale." Link