Tipton war hero Karl Hinett returns from Everest bid

Tipton war hero Karl Hinett had an emotional reunion with his family after returning home after an attempt to conquer Mount Everest.

The 25-year-old, who survived a bomb in Iraq in 2005, was part of a team of injured soldiers in Walking with the Wounded.

But the challenge was aborted after warm conditions increased the avalanche risk.

Karl, of Hall Lane, , is now looking ahead to being an Olympic torchbearer on July 1 in Solihull, and will finish his challenge to run 100 marathons in 24 months.

He said: "We were disappointed not to climb Everest, but it was the right decision."