A five-year-old boy who battled cancer has been given the all clear by doctors - after creating a superhero mask to help him through his treatment.

Harley Renshaw was diagnosed with cancer in his kidney, neck, lungs and bones.

But his Ninja Turtle mask helped him feel stronger while he was having radiotherapy.

Hospital staff were amazed when the youngster, from Stretford, asked if he could decorate the protective mask that holds him still while having his treatment.

After Harley's story made headlines around the world, staff at children's TV channel Nickelodeon even sent Harley a box full of Ninja Turtle presents for Christmas.

Mr and Mrs Renshaw were given Harley's devastating diagnosis after taking him to see a doctor when he complained of a pain in his stomach.

He was diagnosed with neuroblastoma - a rare and aggressive childhood cancer which affects fewer than 100 children in the UK.

After doctors diagnosed his tumour, Harley faced 80 days of intensive chemotherapy and an operation to remove his kidney tumour.

A month later, he was back at hospital for a stem cell transplant – also called a blood or marrow transplant - where healthy stem cells were injected into his body to replace damaged or diseased stem cells.

He suffered complications as a result of the procedure, but battled through them to return home for his fifth birthday.

He also had weeks of radiotherapy at The Christie clinic in Manchester.

And now doctors given Harley's parents Oliver, 25, and Stacey, 23, the news they had not dared to dream of - he is free of cancer.

He will undergo regular check-ups over the coming years to make sure he stays free of the disease.

His bravery caught the attention of doctors in the hospital and he was awarded one of Cancer Research UK's Little Star Awards.

He has also become the face of the charity's Kids and Teens Campaign, which aims to raise funds for research into child cancers.