A father has told of his heartbreak after doctors said there was nothing more they could do for his two-year-old daughter in her fight against cancer.

Toddler Florence Jackson has been battling the disease after being diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma in December 2015.

Her father, Rodney, today described the news as "the hardest thing" he has ever had to say.

A complication in the last couple of weeks has meant doctors have been unable to administer chemotherapy treatment meaning the tumour on her liver has grown more.

Mr Jackson said: "We have been told that there is nothing that the hospital can do to help little Flo.

"We still have no option to administer chemo. As Flo has not had chemo for over two weeks the tumor has had time to grow and her liver is now not functioning properly

"Her tummy is huge and she has deteriorated considerably in the last 48 hours."

The family, from Speldhurst near Tunbridge Wells, were hopeful of being able to secure life-saving treatment for her in the USA after raising more than £250,000 in just 11 days.

Mr Jackson thanked all well-wishers and supporters who have helped in Flo's fight.

He said: "This is not the news any of us wanted to hear. All the hospital can do is make Flo as comfortable as possible and they are.

"Thank you for everything that you beautiful people have done to support little Flo. We are so lucky to have your support."

The toddler has already undergone 10 rounds of chemotherapy and an operation which removed 80% of the tumour.