Rolf Harris is to be released from prison on Friday after serving less than three years.

The 87-year-old former television star is currently on trial at Southwark Crown Court, where he is facing indecent assault charges.

He had been appearing via videolink but is expected to be in court in person for the remainder of the trial, following his release from prison.

Judge Deborah Taylor told the jury on Thursday that the defendant would be released from Stafford Prison on Friday and he would therefore appear in court in person on bail for the remainder of the trial.

Jurors had previously been told Harris had already been convicted and sentenced for other offences in 2014.