Wigan cameraman held on terrorism charges in Turkey
The family of a news cameraman from Wigan held on terror charges in Turkey have pleaded for his release.
Philip Pendlebury has been accused of helping the terrorist group Islamic State.
Wigan journalist set for release after being detained in Turkey
The two Vice news reporters who were arrested in Turkey will be released, according to a government source.
British journalists Philip Pendlebury, from Wigan, and Jake Hanrahan have been detained since late last Thursday in Turkey.
The pair were charged by a Turkish court with “aiding a terrorist organisation”.
The journalists' fixer, an Iraqi national, remained in custody pending investigation, the source said.
It is believed Phil Pendlebury will be released tomorrow, on his 30th birthday.
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