Little Mix star appeals for return of stolen car with babies’ hospital equipment

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19 Apr 2026 • 6:22 PM MYT
The Independent
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Little Mix star appeals for return of stolen car with babies’ hospital equipment

  • Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has issued an urgent appeal after her black Defender car was stolen from her driveway in Brentwood, Essex.
  • The stolen vehicle contained vital hospital equipment for her twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe.
  • Nelson's daughters have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic condition causing progressive muscle wastage.
  • The singer has become a prominent advocate for SMA, launching a petition for its inclusion in newborn blood spot screening and meeting with Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
  • Earlier this month, screenings for SMA were brought forward in the UK to October 2026, a development Nelson expressed pride in.

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