Couple stranded in New York with newborn face six-figure medical bill

A British couple stranded in New York with a potential six-figure medical bill after their baby son was born 11 weeks prematurely have been “absolutely amazed” by the public’s support, a close friend has said.

Katie Amos, aged 30, and Lee Johnston, 29, travelled to the US on St Stephen’s Day, two days before the unexpected arrival of their son Dax.

The proud parents, from Burgh-le-Marsh, Lincolnshire, have been told they cannot return safely to the UK with Dax, who weighs just 1.4kg, until his original due date in March.