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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Bradley Stokes & Matthew Dresch

Mum of captured Brit soldier in Russia 'in bits' after recognising son from tattoos

The mother of captured British soldier Aiden Aslin says she's “in bits” after recognising her son from his distinctive 'Happy Days' tattoos.

The 28-year-old, from Newark, Notts., was photographed with a gash on his forehead after being taken prisoner by Russian troops.

Amid fears of torture in Ukraine, his picture has been shared by a pro-Donetsk People's Republic Telegram account.

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