Natalie Reeves, whose two-year-old son James Manning died more than two years ago, says she received a letter from the council telling her she had to remove all but two toys from the memorial

Natalie Reeves, whose two-year-old son James Manning died more than two years ago, claims she received a letter from the council telling her she had to remove all but two toys from the toddler’s memorial.

She says the council “clearly don’t understand what it’s like to lose your only son” and called for an end to “heartless” cemetery rules.

Natalie hit out saying ‘there’s no compassion’.

James’ grave is currently adorned with his favourite toys including Peppa Pig, Thomas the Tank Engine and a football, which he loved playing with during his life.

But Battle Town Council, who manage Battle cemetery in East Sussex where James is buried, have now written to Natalie giving her three weeks to clear most of the items or face having them removed, she says.