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The *** of David Haines was an "act of pure evil", David Cameron has said after the
release of a video appearing to show the UK hostage's beheading.
The 44-year-old aid worker, from Perth, was kidnapped in Syria in 2013. He was being held
by Islamic State militants who have already killed two Americans.
The latest video also includes a threat to kill a second British hostage.
The PM vowed to do everything possible to find the killers. Mr Haines's family said
he would be "missed terribly". 'Despicable and appalling'
In a statement released by the Foreign Office, Mike Haines said his brother, a father of
two, "was and is loved by all his family". "David was most alive and enthusiastic in
his humanitarian roles. His joy and anticipation for the work he went to do in Syria is for
myself and family the most important element of this whole sad affair," he said.
Mr Cameron, who is due to chair an emergency Cobra committee meeting later, said the ***
of an innocent aid worker was "despicable and appalling".
"It is an act of pure evil. My heart goes out to the family of David Haines who have
shown extraordinary courage and fortitude throughout this ordeal.
"We will do everything in our power to hunt down these murderers and ensure they face
justice, however long it takes," the prime minister added.