A convoy of cars in Northamptonshire for little boy's birthday

A convoy for Austin's birthday Credit: ITV Anglia

When car enthusiast Austin Kitchener's eighth birthday party was cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions, his Mum decided to get creative.

Bridget put out a plea on social media, asking any petrol heads to bring their cars along to their street in Rushden in Northamptonshire for Austin.

He has autism and Bridget admits that life in lockdown has been a difficult adjustment.

She feared that cancelling his birthday party would be devastating for him and so she took a chance on strangers, hoping they'd make the day special.

Dozens of cars in convoy arrived outside their home this morning to wish Austin a happy birthday.

Bridget said:

Austin and his mum, Bridget Credit: ITV Anglia

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One of the drivers said:

Austin said it was his best birthday ever.

Austin Kitchener Credit: ITV Anglia