A dad donned a disguise in a "sinister and disturbing" kidnap plot to take his son out of the country.
The "devious and cunning" father bought a mask and wig before snatching the six-year-old on Christmas Eve and telling him they were going on holiday near Turkey.
After taking the boy from his ex-partner's car, police caught them heading south of the UK with the dad holding a one-way Eurotunnel ticket.