MP Robin Walker is urging Worcester people to get together at Pitmaston Primary School to save the life of a young boy with cancer.

Five-year-old Oscar Saxelby-Lee was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, and has since been undergoing intensive chemotherapy.

But it has now become apparent that Oscar will require a stem cell transplant in order to terminate the cancer - but a suitable donor has not yet been found.

Now Pitmaston Primary School, which Oscar attends, will be hosting a range of fundraising events on both Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3, to support Oscar’s parents, Jamie Lee and Olivia Saxelby, as they care for him.

During the event, there will be a stem cell drive where people can come in, fill out a form, get their cheek swabbed and register as potential life-savers.

Mr Walker said: "“I urge every person in good health, aged between 17 and 55, to come out over the first weekend on March and show support for this brave young man.

"A five-minute registration and a cheek swab could help Oscar battle cancer and ultimately save his life. It is in times like these that the power of a community can be fully expressed.”

“I am extremely thankful to Pitmaston Primary School, and especially head teacher Kate Wilcock, for working tirelessly to arrange these events and do everything possible to help save Oscar.

"However, ultimately, Oscar needs the people of Worcester and further afield to show up and register. I would urge everyone to attend the events next weekend, bringing as many family members and friends as possible to help find a match.”

The testing, which will be carried out by Delete Blood Cancer UK, will be available at the school in Malvern Road between 9am and 3pm.

Head Kate Wilcock said: "Oscar is a really happy little boy. He started school with us in reception last September. He's described by many as a little gentleman and he's a really, really popular member of his class who is really missed."

"He had not had any time off. He was a really healthy, happy boy. It's such a shock."

To support the fundraising campaign, visit Oscar Saxelby-Lee's fundraising page on justgiving.com.