THE sisters of arrested York air enthusiast Andy Jenkins today jetted home from Greece, still unsure of his fate.

Adele Yon, from Bishopthorpe, and Linda Hodgson, of Rawcliffe, still have no idea when their brother will be released, and also fear that even if he is freed, he will face a massive legal bill.

The twelve British plane spotters are being represented by Ioannis Zacharias, one of the best lawyers in Athens, although little has been confirmed about his fees.

"It's a worry for all of them," said Adele. "We just don't know what to expect.

"Our worst fear is that he will be made to pay some kind of hefty amount for the torture of being wrongly accused, thrown in jail, and left to rot there for however long.

"If anything, they should all be compensated for what has been done to them."

Mr Zacharias refused to discuss matters concerning his fees, but told the Evening Press he was now hoping for news of a possible release on Friday.

At present, the Council of Judges in Kalamata are set to read the case material, and will make a decision in their own time.

"The Council of Judges have agreed to deal with this as quickly as possible, but they could still take their time," said Mr Zacharias.

Linda said: "It's so scary not to know anything about it, not to know when we will see him again, or what he will have to pay.

"We had the chance to talk to him, but we couldn't touch him or hug him, and then we had to leave without knowing when we could get together to have the hug."

During their visits with Andy, the sisters handed over food and toiletries, and copies of the Evening Press.

They were denied the chance to hand over sticky tape, which the prisoners had asked for in order to block draughts in the cells.

They were allowed to hand in oranges, but not tangerines, and large tomatoes but not small ones, without explanation.

They also gave Andy a letter from his six-year-old daughter, Jessica.

It showed a drawing by her of a Christmas tree and read: "Come home for Christmas, Daddy. I am in a play and I will be grown up. I miss you".

Updated: 11:07 Wednesday, December 05, 2001