The parents of an Oxford boy who nearly died after he collided with a bus have spoken of the miracle of having their son home.

Conor Deeney suffered serious injuries after colliding with the bus while cycling in Fettiplace Road, Barton.

The 10-year-old needed an emergency three-hour operation to remove a bleed on his brain and save his life. He also needed a blood transfusion.

On Wednesday, the Bayards Hill Primary School pupil returned to his home in Barton Village Road, and his dad Patrick said last night: "At the start it seemed like a nightmare but now it seems like a miracle."

Conor's mum Kathleen said her son had been cycling towards home when the accident happened at about 3.30pm on Monday, June 9.

She said her son's friend shouted to her that Conor had been in an accident and she ran to the road.

She saw him lying on the floor with his mountain bike snapped in two.

Mrs Deeney said: "I started shaking and screaming and everything. There was blood all over his head and his face. He said: What did I do wrong, mum?' "I had to walk away from him because I was hyperventilating."

Conor was taken to Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital, where it was discovered his skull was fractured in two places. He lost consciousness and a scan revealed bleeding on his brain.

"The bleed was horrendous, those were the doctor's words," Mrs Deeney said.

"The surgeon said to me they needed to get him down to surgery for a life-saving operation. I just couldn't breathe."

By the end of the night, the operation was completed and Conor spent eight days in the hospital's high dependency unit and on Robin's Ward.

He received more than 100 cards from classmates, friends and family.

Conor said: "I feel fine. Sometimes it's painful - my shoulder hurts the most.

"I just remember lying on the floor seeing lots of people around me. I just felt utter shock.

"And then I remember lying in the hospital holding my mum's hand.

"I feel lucky in a way because I'm still alive, but not lucky getting hit by a bus. I'm happy to be home. I missed arguing with my sisters."

Mr Deeney said there is no suggestion the driver of the bus was at fault for the accident.

She added: "It's brilliant to have Conor home.

"The front door has been like a revolving door with all his friends and neighbours coming to see him. They've been brilliant."

Bayards Hill headteacher Keith Ponsford said: "We are absolutely delighted to hear Conor is getting better and are really looking forward to him getting back to school."