North West Muslims deliver message to IS: "release our hero"

Barbara Henning has made a poignant appeal for the release of her husband Alan. He is being held by Islamic State after being abducted on an aid convoy in Syria.

The wife of British aid worker Alan Henning has recorded a message for Islamic State - her husband's captors - urging them to spare his life.

Barbara Henning said that her call was joined by "Muslims across the globe" and hoped that the militants would "open their hearts and minds to the truth about Alan's humanitarian motives".

"Some say 'wrong time, wrong place'. Alan was volunteering with his Muslim friends to help the people of Syria. He was in the right place doing the right thing".

The Prime Minister says he believes it is impossible to negotiate the release of Alan Henning who is being held by Islamic State extremists.

David Cameron says the government knows which country the aid worker from Eccles is being held in - but little more.

Last night hundreds of people lit candles and prayed for Alan Henning's safe return at a vigil in his home town.

The Prime Minister says the government will continue to do all they can to find Alan Henning and support his family.

Former Beirut hostage Terry Waite has joined the worldwide call to free Salford aid worker Alan Henning.

The taxi driver, from Eccles, was kidnapped by Islamic State militants last December, delivering aid in Syria.

Mr Waite, who's from Cheshire, was a captive for 4 years in Lebanon.

Vigils have been held in the home town of a Salford aid worker who is being held hostage by Islamic militants. The taxi driver, from Eccles, was kidnapped by Islamic State militants last December, delivering aid in Syria. Prayers were held at Eccles town hall this evening, calling for the 47-year-old's release.

Around 140 people attended the vigil, during which they sang three hymns. The service was organised by the group Hope Greater Manchester. Those attending wrote messages of support in a book, which afterwards was presented to Mr Henning's family. A candlelit vigil was also held for him on a local recreation ground after the service.

It comes after Muslim groups in the north of England last week offered Mr Henning their support. His wife Barbara has called on IS to "open their hearts and minds" to release the former taxi driver.

More than a hundred people have vigils in Eccles for Alan Henning.

The taxi driver, from Salford, was kidnapped by Islamic State militants last December, as he delivered aid in Syria. Locals turned out to light candles and gathered for a special service at Eccles Town Hall, where they prayed for his safe release.

Co-ordinator Irena Pistun said people in Eccles were "shocked" and "concerned" for Mr Henning's family since his capture.

A fellow aid worker of a Salford man who's being held hostage in Syria says the government isn't doing enough to ensure his safe return.

Alan Henning was kidnapped by Islamic State militants last December.

Yesterday MPs voted in favour of airstrikes against IS targets.