Couple vow they won't be parted by Home Office decision over wife's visa

DETERMINED: Left, housing manager Paul Cooper and his wife, Sokkha, who he met in Cambodia, have lived in the UK for around two years but the couple face quitting the country after the Home Office ruled she must return to Cambodia.

Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Derby Telegraph

PAUL Cooper's love for sweetheart Sokkha Mey saw past her frailties – but may not be strong enough to save her from being thrown out of the country.

Graduate Paul was travelling the world when he met Sokkha in her home country of Cambodia in 2005.

Paul said the moment was simply love at first sight.

A railway accident and a childhood disease had left Sokkha deprived of her right arm and barely able to walk, but Paul said her strength of character was incredible.

He said: "I noticed she didn't have her right arm but I also noticed the way she carried on, always smiling.

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