'It's fantastic news, these injustices are just not fair'
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.
"I'm just glad and happy for the family. I couldn't believe it when it came up on the television. We are very very pleased." A 65-year-old Balderton resident who did not wish to be named said: "That's wonderful news, it's just brilliant." "I bet his mum's over the moon." Manager of Balderton Dry Cleaners, Gail Weston, 58, of Newark, added: "It's great, I think it's good news."
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