The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has launched an investigation into the conduct of the personnel from 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment, who were filmed in Kabul shooting at a picture of the Labour leader.

Jeremy Corbyn said he was "shocked" that paratroopers in Afghanistan used an image of his face for target practice.

Mr Corbyn said: "I'm shocked, obviously, that this sort of thing has happened.

"I hope the Ministry of Defence will conduct an inquiry into it and find out what was going on and who did that."

The video, which was uploaded to Snapchat, had a graphic saying "happy with that" across the screen throughout and a number of marks can be seen peppered across Mr Corbyn's face.

The rounds used in the video are 'simunition' paint rounds, which are low velocity and can be used at short range.

Forces News has chosen to blur the faces of those involved.

Around 400 soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade, of which 3 PARA is part, are deployed to Afghanistan on force protection duties, working with NATO and Afghan partners.

The Prime Minister's official spokesman said on Wednesday:

"This is clearly unacceptable. The MOD are now conducting a full investigation."

Shadow Defence Secretary Nia Griffith wrote to the Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson asking him to condemn the video footage "immediately".