Cork twins out of intensive care

Cork twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf - who underwent separation surgery in London last month - are out of intensive care.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and their parents have issued a statement this afternoon saying the boys left intensive care at the weekend and are now on a surgical ward.

They are breathing unaided and are being bottle fed and doctors at the hospital are pleased by their progress and recovery.

Their parents Angie and Azzedine say they are delighted that they have been able to hug their boys for the first time since their separation.