by Our News Desk

THE last British resident held in Guantanamo Bay has said he is being subjected to physical abuse and fears he will not make it out alive, it was reported yesterday.

Shaker Aamer has warned his wife and children in London that he may die in captivity. He is currently on hunger strike in protest at abuse by his guards, according to a Sunday newspaper.

The 46-year-old is to set to be freed after being held without charge for more than 13 years.

He cannot be released immediately because of an arbitrary 30-day notice period imposed by the US Congress.

“I know there are people who do not want me ever to see the sun again,” he told the Mail on Sunday.

“It means nothing that they have signed papers, as anything can happen before I get out. So if I die, it will be the full responsibility of the Americans.”

Mr Aamer has made a series of allegations about torture and abuse at the military prison in the US outpost on Cuban soil.

He is said to be on hunger strike after allegedly being assaulted by guards and forced to give blood samples.

Mr Aamer described being held in a freezing-cold aircraft hangar during the bitter Afghan winter.

He also claims a British intelligence officer was present when his head was repeatedly slammed against a wall by US interrogators.

Two years ago, Mr Aamer submitted a witness statement to the Metropolitan Police detailing his ordeal, the Mail on Sunday said.

Mr Aamer reportedly told detectives he was “abused by the US military from the day I arrived.”