FRIENDS of a British soldier killed in Afghanistan spoke of their anger at plans by a controversial Islamic group to march through the town which honours fallen troops.
The Union flag-draped coffins carrying Rifleman Aidan Howell and Sapper David Watson were driven through Wootton Bassett, in Wiltshire, on their repatriation yesterday.
The repatriation comes as Islam4UK said it would apply to Wiltshire Police “in the next few days” to march through the town famous for honouring dead British troops, despite calls for it to be called off.
Anjem Choudary, leader of Islam4UK, said it was “full steam ahead” for the march campaigning for the withdrawal of British troops.
A date for the event, featuring 500 people carrying symbolic coffins, has not been set but it will not coincide with a repatriation.
Hundreds of people once again lined the streets in silent tribute.
Friends and relatives sobbed as the coffins came into view and paused by the war memorial where dozens of flowers were placed on top of the hearses with weeping mourners touching the glass windows.
