Present for stranded disabled boy

Jacob has effectively been left housebound by the theft

A young boy with Down's syndrome who was left stranded in his own home after thieves stole his family's car has received an early Christmas present.

Jacob Smith's specially designed buggy was in the silver Ford Galaxy people carrier which was stolen from outside the family home Trentam, Stoke-on-Trent, at the weekend.

His family said the car could be replaced but there was a six-month waiting list to replace Jacob's special buggy, which he needs to get around.

But staff from buggy manufacturers McLaren have presented the youngster with a new buggy.

Stolen car

Jacob's mother, Beverly Smith, said it was a fabulous Christmas present.

"Jacob has not been able to go out the door unless he is carried.

"Thanks to the new buggy we can now do all the things we had planned for Christmas."

Staffordshire Police are urging anyone who may have any information about the stolen car, with the registration Y506 RBF, to contact them or call Crimestoppers.