Councillor's home searched after son held near Syrian border

Police are searching the home of a Labour councillor whose son is one of nine Britons detained in Turkey on suspicion of trying to cross the border into Syria.

FRIDAY 03 APRIL 2015
One of the nine Britons was said to be the son of Shakil Ahmed, who represents the Kingsway ward on Rochdale Borough Council.

His son, Waheed, is among a group of five adults and four children being returned to the UK after they were stopped in Hatay province on Wednesday.
Councillor's Home Searched After Son Held Near Syrian Border by Thavam Ratna