Sheffield family let down by ‘horror show’ mascot made for disabled son

by Milly Bell | Dec 12, 2025

A Sheffield mum is appealing for help with the "horror show" of a mascot that she had ordered to cheer up her severely disabled son this Christmas.

Sheffield family let down by ‘horror show’ mascot made for disabled son

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