British forces have again been heavily involved in a fifth night of military action in Libya.

The Ministry of Defence said guided Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM) were launched from a Trafalgar Class submarine at specific targets.

Chief of Defence Staff's strategic communication officer Major General John Lorimer said: "British Armed Forces have again participated in a co-ordinated strike against Libyan air defence systems in support of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973."

He said the TLAMs targeted "air defence targets as part of the coalition plan to enforce the resolution"

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