The bodies of two Britons handed over to UK authorities in Iraq have been identified as those of Jason Creswell and Jason Swindlehurst. Skip related content
The pair were among five British hostages kidnapped in Baghdad two years ago.
The remains of Mr Creswell, originally from Glasgow, and Mr Swindlehurst, originally from Skelmersdale, Lancashire, were handed over to the UK embassy in the Iraqi capital on Friday.
They were among four bodyguards seized along with their client, computer consultant Peter Moore, in May 2007.
The five were taken by a Shi'ite militant group from inside an Iraqi finance ministry building.
The others bodyguards are known only by their first names, Alan, from Scotland, and Alec, from South Wales.
Forensic tests were carried out on the remains to identify the victims.
Foreign Secretary David Miliband said his thoughts were with the relatives of the men.
The three other captives still missing were in "grave danger", he added.
A Foreign Office spokeswoman said they had informed the families "with deep regret".
She added: "We continue to do everything we can towards the safe release of the other hostages."
Mr Moore's father, Graeme, described the wait for confirmation as "torture" - but said his thoughts were now with the family members of the four other hostages.
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