Bid to free pilot from African jail

David Simpson

David Simpson's family have been fighting for his release since he was arrested in the Central African Republic three weeks ago.

The 24 year-old, from Gillamoor in North Yorkshire, was working as a safari leader when he reported to police he'd discovered 18 massacred bodies. He was arrested and later charged with murder.

Today, his family are meeting with Foreign Office officials to try to secure his release.