Police surprise four-year-old boy who lost toys in grassland fire

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It comes after Harrison's toys were destroyed in a fire that spread to his play house

A four-year-old boy who lost a number of his belongings in a fire has been surprised by police officers who turned up at his house with a van full of toys.Flames also spread to Harrison's play house and destroyed dozens of his toys.

Police, who have arrested two teenagers on suspicion of arson, learned of Harrison's plight and pledged to help.PC Colin Bland, of the Mansfield neighbourhood policing team, said officers approached several businesses after the "horrible" experience for Harrison and his family."People really were amazingly generous and I was delighted to be able to deliver these toys directly to Harrison.

"The police have been really supportive ever since it happened but this was a total surprise for us. PC Bland said he was going to pop over to see Harrison again but this was just totally overwhelming."Image source,Mrs Smith said the family was "incredibly lucky" following the fire that left their garden damaged

 

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