Steve Topley's family and supporters of the campaign to free him gathered outside Nottingham Crown Court from 9.30am today. Steve, who has not seen his family since he was snatched by the police on 11th April, was in court for a bail hearing. He is currently on remand for alleged "threatening behaviour" during a DWP interview.

"Free Steve" placards were displayed and leaflets about the campaign were distributed to passers by.

Steve's family finally managed to get to talk to Steve's court-appointed solicitor - the first such conversation since Steve was taken away from them two weeks ago.

Steve's family told me that he had been denied medication whilst in custody on a number of occasions. Steve needs regular doses of warfarin to thin his blood and if he doesn't get to take it regularly it can be life-threatening.

Steve's family have been unable to visit him in HMP Nottingham as the prison authorities say they are still waiting for the paperwork.

Please keep an eye on the blog and this website to keep up to date with the campaign and make sure that the authorities are not allowed to get away with picking on this vulnerable man.