After 14 years of spending his days manacled in a tiny, dank cell, it's no wonder Shaker Aamer allowed himself to smile as he walked through London today. The 48-year-old, Britain's last Guantanamo Bay prisoner, was seen in public for the first time this afternoon since his long-awaited release. Despite suffering from a number of health conditions, Mr Aamer looked relaxed and happy as he wandered in the fresh air from his family home in Battersea, south London. Having spent the best part of 22 hours per day confined in a cramped cell during his incarceration at the notorious camp, the father-of-four was no doubt revelling in his new-found freedom.48-year-old was seen in public as he walked from family home in BatterseaDespite suffering health conditions, Mr Aamer looked happy during outingThe father-of-four returned to the UK earlier this month on chartered flightHe is now set to receive £1m compensation following 14-year incarceration
After flying home on a _ government jet the 48-year-old issued a statement thanking ‘everyone who has helped make today possible including the campaigners at the Daily Mail’.