Hakeem al-Araibi arrives in Australia

Australian footballer and refugee Hakeem al-Araibi has arrived home after being freed from the Thai prison.

Footballer Hakeem al-Araibi (C) speaks to the media beside ex-Socceroos captain Craig Foster (L) Source: AFP

The Bahraini refugee, was released on Monday night after spending more than two months in detention.

Dozens of supporters and friends were gathered at Melbourne Airport to greet Mr al-Araibi after his flight touched down at the airport about 12:30pm.

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