Eccles Wakes Up To ‘Gut-Wrenching News’ Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google+ Share by email By Mike McCarthy, North of England Correspondent In the Greater Manchester street where Alan Henning lived the number of yellow ribbons have been growing steadily in the past few weeks. They are tied to gates, lampposts and door-knockers in an expression of community solidarity with the taxi driver’s family. One neighbour told Sky News: “We feel so helpless but the least we can do is let Alan’s wife and children know our hearts are with them.” Few words or gestures can provide comfort to the family of the father-of-two now, but so deep is the sense of local support that they are sure to be surrounded by heartfelt goodwill and sympathy. Mrs Henning pleaded with IS militants to spare her husband’s life Just days ago Mr Henning’s wife Barbara made a direct appeal to his captors to spare her husband’s life. Her plea came after she had received an audio message in which her husband begged for his life. Play video Video: Family Appeals ‘Were Last Resort’ Mrs Henning said: “I ask Islamic State please release him, we need him back home.” She added: “Some may say wrong time, [...] liverpoolinnews/eccles-wakes-up-to-gut-wrenching-news/
Posted on: Sat, 04 Oct 2014 09:45:50 +0000