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Asher, who was born on June 25, was described as a 'healthy, happy' baby boy for the first month of his life.

However, his parents Peter Charlton and Grace did not know of an undiagnosed condition of his bowels.

Asher was diagnosed with mid gut volvulus, a rare condition that occurs in about 1 in 2 million babies.

In the womb, Asher’s small intestine had not formed as it should, instead twisting into a knot.

This had resulted in cutting off the blood supply from the majority of his small intestine, causing it to 'die and rot inside him' according to his uncle George, speaking to the Yorkshire Evening Post.

His condition often goes undetected - babies are healthy for the first month of their life before becoming ill, by which time it is too late.