A Nottinghamshire village is bursting with joy after a prisoner of war who was sentenced to death was released. Aiden Aslin, of Balderton, was one of five UK prisoners of war that was released on Wednesday, September 21.
The 28 year old was fighting for Ukraine in Mariupol when he was captured by Russian forces, and on June 9, he was sentenced to death along with fellow Briton Shaun Pinner. Saudi Arabia had been mediating talks between Ukraine and Russia over the release of 10 prisoners of war, which included Aiden Aslin, all of which have been released.
Aiden has landed in the UK and was met by family members at Heathrow Airport. Neighbours in his home village of Balderton are thrilled to see his safe return, and say his family must be "over the moon."