A boy who was left severely disabled as a result of mistakes made during his birth has been awarded a record £8 million payout by Birmingham High Court.

Now nine years old, Owen Johnson developed cerebral palsy after being deprived of oxygen when he was born at Wordsley Hospital in Dudley.

Owen is unable to dress or feed himself as a result of his condition.

Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Trust accepted responsibility as an obstetrician was not called who would have been able to diagnose foetal distress when Owen’s mother, Sally Johnson, was in labour.

"I am relieved that today’s settlement will mean that Owen can be cared for in the way he needs," said Ms Johnson, adding: "I still feel angry that simple mistakes, which should never have happened, led to Owen’s condition."

Last month, a Lancashire teenager who suffered brain damage after being deprived of oxygen at birth was awarded compensation of £1 million at Manchester Civil Justice Centre.