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.
Cameraman charges are "Baseless"
A news cameraman from Wigan is in jail in Turkey on terror charges. Philip Pendlebury and another colleague have been accused of 'working on behalf of a terrorist organisation.' The company they work for Vice News says the allegations are baseless. Kevin Sutcliffe, a Head of News at the company, said there was a worrying development when he tried to visit Phillip after the initial court appearance. .
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