A ST HELENS woman has set up a website in support of a man who is imprisoned in Japan.

Patrick Loughlin, from Wrexham, is currently serving a sentence for bodily injury resulting in death, following a street brawl in Japan.

Sarah Dixon, from Eccleston, who is a close family friend, has set up a website to draw attention to Patrick's situation.

Sarah alleges that 32 year old Patrick was wrongfully imprisoned and that he has been subject to inhumane treatment in jail.

Her website is currently running an on-line petition on behalf of Patrick and it includes details about his situation.

The website address is www.freepatrick.org.uk .