I can't wait to get into my own bed, says Bella

DRUG mule Bella May Culley arrived back in Billingham in the early hours of yesterday morning.

- By POPPY KENNEDY

Bella May left, speaks to journalists after she was released from prison near the court building in Tbilisi, Georgia on Monday

(ZURAB TSERTSVADZE)

The pregnant teenager flew back to the UK from Tbilisi's International Airport in Georgia after her 'surprise' release from prison.

The 19-year-old, who is expected to give birth next month, walked free from prison on Monday following a brief court hearing.

She had been anticipated to receive a custodial sentence after pleading guilty to smuggling drugs into Georgia earlier this year.

However, in an unexpected twist, she was instead freed after prosecutors chose to modify a previous plea agreement that would have seen her sentenced to two years behind bars.

After landing at London's Luton Airport on Tuesday evening, Bella and loved ones made the long journey back to Teesside.

They arrived home in Billingham shortly after midnight and were greeted by excited family members. She said: "I can't wait to get into my own bed."

Bella and her mum Lyanne Kennedy, 44, were seen checking in at Tbilisi's International Airport at around 12.30pm on Tuesday UK time.

A witness said the pair were spotted rushing into the airport together before checking in for their flight at an EasyJet desk.