Plane Spotters Face Spell In Jail Over Alleged Spying

Two Brits could be looking at a lengthy spell in jail in India, after they were arrested over spying claims.

Stephen Hampton and Steve Ayres aroused suspicions when they arrived at the Radisson Hotel in Delhi and requested a room that overlooked the runway of Indira Gandhi airport. Their room was subsequently raided by armed police, who found ‘surveillance equipment’ including an air traffic control scanner, camera, laptop and binoculars.
Hampton and Ayres were then arrested and charged with intercepting communications under India’s Telegraph Act.

However, the pair are protesting their innocence, and claim that they are both avid plane spotters, as opposed to terrorists. They have travelled to many locations all over the world together to indulge in their hobby.

Tony Birch, a colleague of Mr Ayres, confirmed:

“I’ve known Steve for three years. He’s a well-known plane spotter and so is his mate. I’ve negotiated with the company and they have put them on annual leave. We are all supportive of them. This is just a matter of crossed wires and I hope it can be sorted out soon.”

The pair have been bailed and are due back in court tomorrow.

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