JOURNALISTS gathered in BBC Hereford & Worcester's newsroom to make a plea for the return of kidnapped journalist Alan Johnston.
Thirty BBC staff were joined by reporters from the Worcester News at 2.15pm to observe the one-minute silence to mark the 100th day since Mr Johnston was taken in Gaza.
The vigil, which was broadcast live on BBC News 24, was described as a "very poignant" moment for the corporation.
The abduction of Mr Johnston, the BBC Gaza correspondent, has triggered appeals for his release from lawmakers and rights groups worldwide.
Journalist Dave Bradley, who writes a column in the Worcester News, said: "I think it's great that we've all come together for the vigil. It just goes to show what can be achieved when we all work together."
Journalist Anita Woodhouse, also from BBC Hereford & Worcester, said: "It was quite poignant and very touching.
"It's great that we were able to come together to show solidarity at the BBC for Alan Johnston."
Several foreigners have been seized in Gaza in recent years, and all have been released unharmed, but none have been held captive as long as Mr Johnston.
The one-minute vigil, which took place at BBC newsrooms across the world, saw staff hold up placards saying free Alan Johnston'.
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