Sky News cameraman Mick Deane shot and killed in Egypt
A veteran Sky News cameraman has been shot and killed while covering the violence in Cairo, the broadcaster has said.
Sixty-one-year-old Mick Deane had worked for Sky for 15 years. He was married with two sons.
Head of Sky News John Ryley paid tribute to an "experienced journalist" and "much-loved colleague".
Earlier Egyptian security forces stormed two protest camps in Cairo, with reports of dozens killed.
A state of emergency has been declared in the country after the army and riot police moved to clear the camps, which were occupied by supporters of deposed President Mohammed Morsi.
'Brave as a lion'
Deane - who was born in Hannover, Germany - had been part of Sky News' team covering the clashes with Middle East correspondent Sam Kiley. None of the other team members had been hurt, the broadcaster said.
In a statement Mr Ryley said: "Everyone at Sky News is shocked and saddened by Mick's death.
"He was a talented and experienced journalist who had worked with Sky News for many years. The loss of a much-loved colleague will be deeply felt across Sky News."
This is a big blow to the sky news company,brought me to ask this question, if you are a camera man would you face battle and camera on the field after this tragedy
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