Former death row man's return to US

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Kenny Richey wants to revisit the USA three months after his release from an Ohio prison.

The 43-year-old, who has been living with his mother in Edinburgh, told the Daily Record newspaper he wanted to see his son and grandchildren, who live in Minnesota.

Richey was put on death row in January 1987 after being convicted of an arson attack in which a two-year-old girl died.

The former marine, who once came within an hour of execution, said he had "no fears" about the reaction he may get from Americans on his return.

He told the Record: "I'm sure they won't like it, but they can kiss my Scottish ass.

"When I was on death row I appreciated you only get one life, so I'm not going to let that country stop me from having a relationship with my family."

Richey added that he also wanted to visit his father in Washington, who was dying from cancer.

Richey, a former marine, left Scotland at the age of 18 to go and live with his father in Ohio.

He was freed after reaching a plea deal last year with American prosecutors, and has been back in Britain since January.