Nic Rigby
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Lauri Love's father Alexander has told a court that he fears his son could take his own life if extradited to the US.

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His son is fighting extradition over allegations he hacked American government computers.

Alexander Love told Westminster Magistrates' Court: "The possibility of Laurie taking his life is inordinately high."

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The father of Lauri Love told Westminster magistrates that his son dropped out of school and suffered from low self-esteem.   

Alexander Love, of Stradishall, described how his son began to withdraw into himself and says the failure to get a diagnosis of autism was "a failure of our part".

"At times Lauri is in utter despair. At other times he's frustrated with the world. We have become his carers. His ability to grasp the real world is impaired," he said.

Nic Rigby
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The father of a man from Suffolk who has been accused of hacking into United States government and Nasa computers has told a court his son is autistic.

The American authorities want to extradite Lauri Love, 31, from Stradishall, for the alleged breaches and make him stand trial for cyber-hacking.  

His father Alexander, a vicar who now works as a prison chaplain in Suffolk, is giving evidence at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

He said his son couldn't read or write as a child. 

The father of a man facing extradition to the US over alleged cyber-crime says he has serious concerns for his son's well-being.

The US wants to prosecute Lauri Love, 31, of Stradishall, for alleged cyber-hacking. 

Lawyers say if found guilty he could spend up to 99 years in prison.  

Speaking ahead of the hearing, which has just got under way at Westminster Magistrates' Court, his father Alexander said he fears his son will kill himself rather than be extradited.

A final update from the Ipswich Town press conference now. 

Paul Digby and Adam Webster could prove to be Ipswich's only permanent signings of the summer, according to Mick McCarthy.

The Town boss said the club had become accustomed to making do with what's it got, and the squad was in good shape.

"We've got Bish (Teddy Bishop) coming back and Andre Dozzell coming into the first-team squad, so a bit of creativity," he said. 

"Loan signings are probably going to be our best route."

Richard Haugh
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Richard Haugh
BBC News

Having already fielded several questions about his thoughts on England's exit from the Euros, one reporter asked Mick McCarthy if he could see himself as Roy Hodgson's successor.

Seeing a potential headline, the Ipswich manager decided not to give a straight answer and instead pointed out his record of playing and managing for the Republic of Ireland.

"I'm a proud Irishman," he said.

Mick McCarthy says it wasn't an easy decision to let Matt Clarke leave the club, as part of the deal which saw Adam Webster sign from Portsmouth.

"It as a tough call but I've got two left footers in front of him and he was unlikely to move them out," he said, with regards to Christophe Berra and Tommy Smith.

Richard Haugh
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Ipswich Town striker Daryl Murphy will return to the club two weeks later than the rest of the squad after playing for the Republic of Ireland in Euro 2016.  

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Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy said: "Daryl is back on the 11 or 12 July and having two weeks off. 

"I spoke to him yesterday. I'll try and give him some rest during the season. I've been through what he's been through, about 100 years ago."

Richard Haugh
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Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy has been reacting to his failure to sign Liam Feeney from Bolton Wanderers.

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Feeney had been on loan at Portman Road from March until the end of last season, but Blackburn have snapped him up on a free transfer.

McCarthy said: "I tried to sign him, but if it's not going to happen, we'll move on.

"I'm not broken-hearted."

Richard Haugh
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Ipswich Town Football Club players have met to train as they look to the new season.

Manager Mick McCarthy said pre-season training has got longer since he first got involved in the game. 

"It needs to be, otherwise you are taking risks," he said.

McCarthy said modern day footballers return in much better condition than their predecessors.

Anyone who doesn't keep fit during pre-season is a "mug", said McCarthy.

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Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy has paid tribute to England manager Roy Hodgson, who stepped down from his post yesterday after his team's loss to Iceland in the Euro 2016 tournament.

"I knew he'd resign. Roy is an honorable man. He's got nowhere to go after that," he said.

"I felt for him last night and think he took the pressure off all the players. People talk about Iceland, but just because it's a small country doesn't mean you can't have a decent football team.

"They've slapped a few people in their time. They are a good side and play like a team. That's what's stood out for me - it's the teams that are winning."

Richard Haugh
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Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy is looking forward to the new season and says the team is in good shape.

"We're not going to go out and spend loads of money on someone. There's not a lot out there. 

"I've got eight really solid defenders, a nucleus of midfielders. In centre midfield we're in good shape, what we've lost is in the wide areas.

"Wingers are few and far between."

He says Teddy Bishop could play on wing. "We may have to do something different. I'm cool with that. We're not going to be able to spend loads of money and pick who you like," he said.

"I'm looking forward to it (the new season). It's always exciting."

Mick McCarthy had little to say on the subject of possible replacements for Roy Hodgson as England boss.

"I've no idea really - it doesn't bother me," he said. "I'll let them all get on with it. Roy (Hodgson, pictured) loved the job. Someone who gets it is going to be very lucky."  

Richard Haugh
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Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy says England got "mugged" by an Iceland side that has been "mugging everyone else".

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"What went wrong was they didn't play well. They got off to a wonderful start, but then they fell asleep and conceded a goal," he said.

"You know you're playing Iceland, they're going to be good at throw-ins and free kicks and you've got to stop them. 

"The second goal should have been saved. But Iceland are no mugs. They're a better side than people are giving credit for, but England should have beaten them."

New Ipswich Town signing 21-year-old Adam Webster is a "bright, young prospect", Mick McCarthy says.

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'We watched him a lot at Portsmouth last year and we saw how good he was," said the Town boss. 

"He was top class all season and I think we've got a bright young prospect'

"He's a competitor. When we played down there I spoke to [strikers] Reg [Luke Vardy] and Brett Pitman; who went up against him, and they were really impressed with him."

Richard Haugh
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Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy has spoken about the prospect of facing Norwich City as the East Anglian derby returns.

"That's going to be interesting. We play them early again," he said.

He said he hoped to "upset the apple cart" and launch a promotion challenge.

The newly-relegated Canaries will be seeking an immediate return to the Premier League. 

Richard Haugh
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Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy said new signing Paul Digby will "versatility" to the Championship side's squad. 

"He played well at Middlesbrough. He's played in midfield, right back, is comfortable on the ball. He's exceptionally fit - he beat Luke Hyam in the bleep test," said McCarthy.

Richard Haugh
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Ipswich Town Football Club has announced it is signing Barnsley midfielder or defender Paul Digby.

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The England Under-20 man has joined from League One Barnsley on loan for the rest of the season in January..

Digby has made 25 appearances since coming through the Tykes' youth system.