Nick Dunn sentenced to five years in India jail
The family of Nick Dunn have confirmed that the 28 year old has been found guilty of weapons offences in India and has received a five year sentence.
The family of Nick Dunn have confirmed that the 28 year old has been found guilty of weapons offences in India and has received a five year sentence.
On his 30th birthday, a man convicted of weapons offences in India has had the chance to see his sister for the first time in two years.
Nick Dunn is one of the former British soldiers who found out their appeal had been rejected yesterday.
Lisa Dunn spoke to ITV News Tyne Tees moments after visiting her brother in an Indian jail.
"He was so composed, and calm, he really kept it together. He ate a massive piece of cake and we sang Happy Birthday - it was amazing."
"Seeing him after all this time was extremely emotional but it's given me fire in my belly - there's no way he's going to spend the next 5 years in prison - we are all focussed and determined."
"We're meeting with the lawyers at the prison this Thursday to build the case to fight the refused bail - this is giving all the British guys a focus. But it's so hard communicating, getting letters in and out of the prison"
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
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