Missing veteran runs away to Normandy, is rewarded with free ferries for life

A runaway veteran who disappeared from his care home only to turn up 12 hours later at a D-Day commemoration ceremony in Normandy is already planning to return next year - and Brittany Ferries has promised to bring him for free.

Bernard Jordan, a former Royal Navy officer absconded from The Pines care home in Sussex on Thursday night. He says he has no regrets. "“I had a great time. I’m really pleased I did it."

Steve Tuckwell, director of communications for Brittany Ferries says the 90-year-old was a pleasure to have onboard.