Mother of hunger striker feels ‘helpless’ after doctors warn he could die within days

Umer Khalid has been on a thirst strike since Friday

A pro-Palestinian striker is ’round the corner from death’ after days without water, his family and supporters have told Metro.

Umer Khalid, 22, has been on hunger strike for 17 days over his treatment in jail since facing charges for alleged involvement in the break-in at RAF Brize Norton.

The activist, who has an underlying genetic disorder, stopped drinking water on Friday, putting his life ‘at risk’.

Khalid was...