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

Paul Urey was held by separatists in the Donetsk People’s Republic

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

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