Briton killed while fighting against ISIS in Syria stronghold

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A British man has been killed fighting against ISIS in Syria.

Ryan Lock, aged 20, from West Sussex, travelled to join Kurdish forces known as the YPG in August.

The former chef  had joined Kurdish militia after telling his family he was going on holiday to Turkey in August.

Mr Lock’s father, Jon, told the Guardian that his son was a “very caring and loving boy who would do anything to help anyone” and “had a heart of gold”.

The YPG said he had “crossed continents for the destiny of our people and humanity”.

Mark Campbell, who was with a group of Kurdish activists who visited Mr Lock’s family, told the BBC their main concern was that Mr Lock’s remains are returned to the UK.

“We hope the UK Government will also use all their diplomatic powers to give practical assistance to the family to help bring Ryan’s remains home for burial,” he said.

A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: “The UK has advised for some time against all travel to Syria.

“As all UK consular services there are suspended, it is extremely difficult to confirm the status and whereabouts of British nationals in Syria.

“Anyone who does travel to these areas, for whatever reason, is putting themselves in considerable danger.”

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