Mr Orozco is the second asylum seeker to turn to the church
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A Colombian man has turned to a Bristol church in a bid to avoid being deported by immigration officials.
Luis Orozco and his family fled their Latin American homeland because of fears for their safety.
But Mr Orozco says his wife and son were arrested and taken to a detention centre last week and fears they could all soon be deported.
He is staying with parishioners of St Nicholas of Tolentino Church, Easton, to avoid being taken into custody.
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I'm appalled that they can separate a family
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Mr Orozco is the second person to turn to the church for help in avoiding deportation.
Rwandan woman Josette Ishimwe, 23, came to England after escaping genocide in her country in 1994, and settled in Bristol.
She sought sanctuary at the church in October.
Although the threat of deportation against her has been lifted, Ms Ishimwe is sheltering with Father Richard McKay, priest of St Nicholas, while her case for asylum is being re-examined.
Speaking about Orozco family's plight, Father McKay said: "I'm appalled that they can separate a family.
"I'm appalled we can ignore our child protection laws in the country in the way we are treating detained children."
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