A family have been left £7,000 out of pocket after a 'heartless' builder took their cash but never built their disabled tot a sensory room - shortly before bragging he was going to live the 'van life 24/7'.
Abbie Merrett had scraped together £18,000 so her severely disabled little boy, Rory, three, could enjoy a specialist room complete with a special bed, a changing table and padding.
The 33-year-old claims she welcomed a self-employed builder into their home as he appeared a 'really nice guy' - promising to build a safe haven for Rory, who has severe autism, severe learning difficulties and is non-verbal.
