(CNN) — A British man being held by Somali pirates has spoken to a British television news broadcaster from aboard a container ship where they are being held hostage.

Paul Chandler, 59, from the county of Kent in south-east England, told ITV News the attack happened on Friday as he slept.

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Chandler said: “I was off watch. I was asleep and men with guns came aboard. It was on Friday last week at 0230,” he said.

Somali pirates hold British couple

REUTERS:  Somali pirates said on Tuesday they had seized a yacht in the Indian Ocean with a British couple aboard and were taking the vessel to the Horn of Africa nation.  Read full story here

Chandler’s brother-in-law, Stephen Collett, has confirmed that it was his voice which was heard during the call.  Read full story here

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