Baby, who survived stroke aged 19 months, is showing some signs of recovery

The family of a two-year-old boy from Hull, who last year became one of Britain's youngest ever stroke victims, have said there are signs his condition may be slightly improving.

Baby Ronnie Kerman was rushed to hospital in February 2018, after his father, Phil Kerman, found his son laying unresponsive in his cot.

He immediately recognised the symptoms of stroke, having seen the 'FAST' acronym advertised in television commercials.

Ronnie, who was just 19 months old, underwent a series of seven lifesaving operations when medics at Hull Royal Infirmary discovered a tumour on his optic nerve. But surgeons could only remove a small part of the tumour, for fear of causing further damage or even death.

The toddler was left blind in both eyes, but doctors have now said there is a chance he could ultimately regain some sight.

"We've been told by the doctors that there's no hope for his left [eye]," said dad Phil. But he added that a stronger, second round of chemotherapy may help Ronnie, by 'poisoning' the tumour.

"We're getting little signs that he seems to be looking, or trying to look, which is good news.

"I'd rather have him have some sight back – even if it's just a little bit, if it's tunnel vision or peripheral vision."