With regard to McGrath's post:

The two civilians did identify themselves as British Forces personnel.

The standing agreement is that British Forces personnel arrested by civilian authorities are to be transferred into the custody of the British Military Authorities. In this case that was not done, even on specific instructions from the Iraqi Interior Minister, instead the two soldiers were handed over to a Shia Militia Group.

No prisoners were released, or allowed to escaped from the police station. Mainly due to the fact that the two soldiers were no longer there.

Yes Guest - "Great post McGrath of Harlow. Great answer."

Apart of course, from the fact that it was based on incorrect information.

By the bye - you don't have to have an independent investigation to determine what they were up to - it is blatantly obvious.