Brother of murdered Perth aid worker calls for more support for refugees

Mike Haines - whose brother David was kidnapped while helping people fleeing conflict in Syria - called for peace and tolerance at an event at Dundee Law last night.

Published 22nd Sep 2016

The brother of a Perth aid worker murdered by so-called Islamic State terrorists says more needs to be done to help refugees.

David Haine made headlines around the world after he was kidnapped - and later murdered - while working with refugees fleeing conflict near the Syrian border.

His brother Mike called for peace and tolerance at the "Light Up the Law" event in Dundee last night.

Hundreds turned out with candles and torches at the city’s landmark for the event which took place on World Peace day.

Mike Haines was one of the speakers and said he wants to do all he can to continue his brother's legacy.

He spoke to our reporter, Lizzie Parker: