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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Harding

British aid worker held by Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine dies

Independent

A British man detained by Russian-backed separatists has died in Ukraine, according to Moscow state news agency TASS.

Aid worker Paul Urey was charged with “mercenary activities” by separatists in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic.

Mr Urey was from Warrington.

No reason was given for the cause of death.

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