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Soldier completes marathon quest

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An injured soldier who has been walking the London Marathon on crutches has completed the course after 13 days.

Major Phil Packer lost the use of his legs in a rocket attack in Iraq last year, but has battled back and hopes to raise £1m for the charity Help For Heroes.

Ben Geoghegan reports.

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