Labour MP's have called for an investigation into claims that "rogue" SAS soldiers killed unarmed Afghan civilians and attempted to cover up the evidence.

Leader Jeremy Corbyn said there is a risk the British armed forces' reputation for decency and bravery will be undermined unless the claims in the Sunday Times are investigated.

According to the newspaper, which quoted senior military police and defence sources, there is "strong evidence" SAS personnel killed, rather than captured, unarmed Afghan civilians who were suspected of being Taliban insurgents during night raids on their homes.

Shadow Defence Minister Wayne David told Forces News that: