Mr Bolam was principal at the International School Benghazi

(VOVworld) - A British teacher held hostage for five months in Libya has been freed, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirmed on Sunday. David Bolam, who was principal at the International School in the coastal city of Benghazi, returned home safe and sound. British media said a ransom demand had been made to the school to secure Bolam’s release, but it was unclear how much was paid or who raised the cash.

The kidnap was not reported, at the request of the government and his family. A source said his release came after negotiations involving local political factions, but there was not much information about the captors and their requests.