Adam Clarke overcame leukaemia to fulfil his dream of riding a motorbike - only to have his most treasured possession stolen by thieves.

Ten year-old Adam, of Rosamund Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, had a bone marrow transplant two years ago.

Adam ClarkeOnly recently, after a long battle against a host of associated health problems, has he been strong enough to have a ride on the green Kawasaki 60cc worth £800 he got for his birthday in April.

His parents, Nicky and Eddie Clarke, said it was stolen from a locked shed at their home. Mrs Clarke said: "It is just so mean. He has always had a huge interest in motorbikes. It has been his dream to have a bike and he deserves it. He has had leukaemia since the age of four and has spent a lot of time in hospital."

A police spokesman said: "Regardless of whether the thieves knew the boy was ill, this crime has obviously left him and his family very upset."

Anyone with information should contact police on 01865 266333, or Crimestoppers anonymously on

0800 555 111.

**Picture: Damian Halliwell