Police officers investigating the horrifying shooting that left Thusha Kamaleswaran paralysed have seen an outpouring of support as they raise funds to go towards her care.

A group of detectives and police staff were so moved by her tragic situation that they decided to help raise money to support her family.

Thusha's parents have struggled with debt since the tragedy as they try to adapt to her medical needs.

Already donations to the Met team have reached £125,000, far more than was originally expected.

A group of 15 officers and police staff are taking on the Three Peaks Challenge in September - attempting to climb the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales - Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Mount Snowdon - in 24 hours.

Six-year-old Thusha has only recently been discharged from Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire, where she had to spent most of her time since the shooting.

In an interview with the Daily Mail after three men were found guilty of gunning her down, she described her dreams of becoming a dancer, and said: "I am scared to get into the car because of the strangers all around us. I worry that someone will try to hurt me again."

The three men found guilty of causing the then-five-year-old to be paralysed are due to be sentenced later on Thursday.