**Former British soldier Simon Mann has expressed his joy at being freed from prison in Equatorial Guinea and said it is “the best early Christmas present”.**Mann, 57, arrived at Luton airport after being pardoned and released from a 34-year jail term in the West African state for his part in a coup plot.
In a statement, he said it was “the most wonderful homecoming”.
He also said he was looking forward to meeting his son Arthur - born while he was in prison - for the first time.