The Prime Minister has written a personal letter to the mother of a British surgeon who died in Syria calling his death as a "sickening" tragedy. Dr Abbas Khan's sister told ITV News that helping to find answers is "the least" the government can do.
A British surgeon who was held prisoner in Syria for over a year has died, his sister has confirmed to ITV News.
Dr Abbas Khan's family are said to be "heartbroken" after learning of his death.
Dr Khan was arrested by the Assad regime almost a year ago after entering Syria as a humanitarian worker.
Last month, his family urged the Foreign Secretary to intervene to secure his release.
David Cameron has written to the mother of a British doctor who died in custody in Syria, describing his death as "a sickening tragedy".
The mother of British doctor Abbas Khan, who died after 13 months in a Syrian prison, has accused the regime of "murdering" her son.
Relatives of British surgeon Dr Abbas Khan have said they do not understand what led to his death just days before he was due to be released