Boy, 10, launches 100-day litter-pick challenge

Theo has been travelling around his local area to remove litter from parks, lay-bys and roads

A ten-year-old boy is completing a 100-day litter-picking challenge and has already collected more than 130kg (287lb) of rubbish.

Theo from Wiveliscombe in Somerset is 53 days into his challenge and said he has found everything from footballs to unopened jam jars.

The young environmentalist said he is "obsessed with animals" and hopes his work will protect wildlife.

During his feat, he is raising money for Surfers Against Sewage - a charity backed by his hero naturalist and explorer Steve Backshall.

Theo has already collected the equivalent weight in rubbish as a female lion

Theo says some of his friends have been helping him with the litter pick, and he has already collected the equivalent weight in rubbish as a female lion.

"I find it horrible how people can just drop litter, it's not right," he said.

Along with his family, he travels around Wiveliscombe, Milverton, Wellington, and Taunton to pick up items other people have disregarded.

"Lots of lay-bys have got quite a bit in them, especially around the parks and roads," he added.

His mother Molly said she was "super proud of him".

"He wanted to do this and he's made it happen," she added.

Theo originally aimed to raise £100, but has now collected £1,200 for Surfers Against Sewage.

The charity campaigns for clean oceans, rivers and lakes to help protect wildlife.