The brother of one of the 12 plane spotters arrested and held in Greek jails for five weeks accused of spying topday welcomed him back to Britain.

The group were freed on bail last night and flew into Luton airport this morning.

Steve Jenkins, of Southwood Drive, Baxenden, has waited for news since November 8 that his brother Andrew, 31, would be allowed home.

Steve, who runs Baxenden Packing Case Co, said his brother, who lives in York, had been left "very upset" by the ordeal .

At the airport, Andrew's six-year-old daughter, Jessica ran to meet her father who picked her up and hugged and kissed her.