The 15 released British service personnel who flew home from Iran this morning were expected to undergo de-briefing in Plymouth this afternoon before being being allowed home.
Among the 15 was Nathan Summers from Hayle whose family were jubilant at the news and immediately opened the Champagne bottles when hearing of his release yesterday.
The captives left Iran this morning and arrived in London at lunchtime before goin g on to Plymouth where their ship HMS Cornwall is normally based.
The Bishop of Truro the Rt Rev Bill Ind said he was thrilled by the news. He was delighted all of the captives and the crew of HMS Cornwall who had a "tough job having to carry on while their colleagues were being held."
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