A Kent pensioner who was facing two years in a Ugandan prison may now be deported back to Britain.

Bernard Randall pleaded not guilty last week to charges of "trafficking obscene images."

The 65-year-old, from Faversham, may now have to leave Uganda after an extension of his visa was refused.

He was meant to be in court on December 4 but it is now unclear whether he will stand trial, as he will be leaving the country on December 6.

Bernard has said he believes the authorities are using the expiry of his visa to avoid being seen as discriminatory against homosexuals.

He was arrested in September after thieves raided his home Entebbe and stole images of him having sex with another man.

They were later sold to a Ugandan tabloid newspaper and then handed to police.

It is illegal to be a homosexual in Uganda.

Bernard was charged alongside his friend Albert Cheptoyek, a Ugandan national, but Mr Cheptoyek is facing a more serious charge of carrying out "acts of gross indecency."

If Mr Cheptoyek is found guilty, he could be in prison for up to seven years.

Bernard's story has gained worldwide coverage with broadcaster Stephen Fry one of many pledging their support.

A Facebook group called Bring Bernard Home has more than 800 supporters.