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Man who tried to enter Syria 'flown back to UK'

A Labour councillor's son who was detained in Turkey on suspicion of trying to enter Syria illegally is being flown back to the UK, it has been claimed.

Waheed Ahmed, from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, and eight of his relatives were stopped by Turkish authorities as they allegedly tried to cross the border into the war-torn country on April 1.

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Brits held in Turkey pictured after 'trying to cross Syria border'

The group covered their faces as they were escorted into a building by Turkish security services. Credit: AP Direct

Nine Britons being held in Turkey, who were allegedly trying to cross illegally into Syria, have been seen for the first time being escorted into a building by Turkish security services.

The group covered their faces as they were escorted into a building by Turkish security services. Credit: AP Direct

The group is believed to include four children ranging in age from two to 10-years-old.

The group covered their faces as they were escorted into a building by Turkish security services. Credit: AP Direct

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