Royal Navy – More details have emerged on the British assault in Sierra Leone. In addition to elements of the 1 Bn The Parachute Regiment and the SAS, elements of the Royal Marines Special Boat Squadron took part in the attack.

• Times of London (registration required): SAS emerged from swamp to launch deadly attack

Royal Navy – The British Type 23 frigate HMS Grafton has run aground while trying to negotiate narrow fjords close to the town of Droebak which is 19 miles from Oslo. The ship has sustained damage to the bow, but there were no injuries.

• BBC News: British frigate runs aground