Judge tells bisexual asylum seeker he must go back

'They are sending my son back to die' - that was the emotional claim today from the mother of an asylum seeker facing deportation to Jamaica tomorrow where he says his life is at risk because he is bisexual.

Orashia Edwards' family and supporters hit out today after an application for him to stay in this country was turned down by a judge at Leeds Crown Court. They say they will appeal the decision, but Orashia fears time is running out. Lisa Adlam reports:

An asylum seeker who claims his life will be in danger if he's deported to Jamaica has been told he must leave the country tomorrow.

There were emotional scenes among Orashia Edwards' family and supporters outside Leeds Crown Court after a judge ruled against his application to stay.

Mr Edwards is bisexual and says his sexuality puts him at risk in his home country.

Orashia and his mother Vienna say they are hugely disappointed by the decision:

An asylum seeker who is fighting deportation to Jamaica claims he could be killed if he's sent back - because he's bisexual. The Home Office has refused Orashia Edwards' request to remain living in Leeds and says the decision has been backed by an independent judge. Chris Kiddey reports.

A bisexual asylum seeker will find out tomorrow whether he will be deported to Jamaica on Wednesday.Orashia Edwards says he fears for his safety if he is deported.

Supporters gathered outside a legal hearing in Leeds today where a judge heard a last ditch appeal for him to be allowed to stay in Britain. The judge will give his decision tomorrow.

Supporters of asylum seeker Orashia Edwards are protesting outside the Leeds Combined Court Centre. Orashia, who is bisexual , fears for his safety if he is deported to Jamaica. A last-ditch legal review of his case is taking place today.

The family and supporters of a bisexual asylum seeker who has been living in Yorkshire are hoping a last-ditch legal review later today will halt his planned deportation to Jamaica.

They claim Orashia Edwards will be the target of homophobic attacks in his homeland and they fear for his life. They say that if today's legal challenge fails he could be put on a plane tomorrow.