Tributes have poured in for a "kind, caring and funny little boy" who dreamed of becoming a binman.
Kirkby's very own superhero, Lee-Joshua Hodgson, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at the age of three after "strange" symptoms. But despite being given just a five to 10% chance of survival, the youngster bravely fought the disease, with the help of his loved ones and community.
Sadly, Lee lost his fight on June 26 as mum Keishia Murphy said he "fought every last breath" and was a "real-life superhero". Describing him as a "kind, caring, generous, happy and funny little boy", she told the ECHO her young son had dreamt of becoming a binman.
