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Laura Sharman & Toby Codd

Thorpe Park: Son's birthday 'ruined' as one-armed mum refused on rides

Thorpe Park staff refused to let a mum with one arm on their rides, which 'ruined' her son's birthday trip to the theme park. Lisa Johnstone, 45, visited with her husband Matthew and their children Ava, 13, and 11-year-old Toby, who wanted to "go on all the big rides" now that he's finally tall enough.

Toby's birthday weekend consisted of trips to Legoland and Windsor Castle, before meeting friends at Thorpe Park on June 1. The first ride they tried at Thorpe Park was Stealth - a high-speed launched rollercoaster.

As reported by the Mirror, this is when issues with Lisa began. The mum, of Huthwaite in North Nottinghamshire, said: "We got on the ride and sat down, then I was approached by a steward who asked about my 'amputation'.

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