A Somali pirate claims kidnapped Kent couple Paul and Rachel Chandler are to be moved to a ship with other hostages.

A week after their ordeal began, they will be taken to a vessel anchored off Somalia's eastern coast, according to the man known only as Abdinor.

The Chandlers, of Tunbridge Wells, are said to be in good health - and no ransom demand has been received yet

The news comes a day after Mr Chandler made contact. He told ITN he was asleep when men with guns came aboard.