BBC Breakfast hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt comforted a grieving guest on Saturday
BBC Breakfast shared tragic death news on Saturday (November 15) as a grieving mum “relives it every day”.
On today’s episode of the popular morning show, hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt kept viewers up-to-date with the latest news from across the UK and globally.
Joining them in the studio was Mike Bushell, who took charge of the sports segment, while Sarah Keith-Lucas provided regular weather updates throughout the programme.
Later on, Naga and Charlie shared the heart-wrenching story of 14-year-old Jacob Calland, who tragically lost his life earlier this year when his e-scooter collided with a car.
Jacob’s mum, Carly, has since initiated a campaign to alert other families about the potential dangers of e-scooters, reports the Express.
In a pre-recorded segment, Carly spoke about her campaign, stating: “The reason we’ve gone with empty chairs is because this Christmas, I am going to be sat at my Christmas table with an empty chair.
“The thought of that is hard, and I don’t want anyone else to have to sit with an empty chair at Christmas. My 14-year-old boy is not going to be with me this Christmas… I just want people to keep their families [close], because I’ve not got mine this year.”
While it’s legal to use an e-scooter through a rental scheme, riding private e-scooters on our roads is illegal, yet it happens frequently. Jacob’s mother isn’t campaigning for a ban, but she wants them to be regulated and made safer.
Carly made an appearance on BBC Breakfast, where she honoured her son by introducing his journey teddy bear.
“Jacob’s dream was to travel the world, so his ashes are inside the bear and he’s now travelling with us,” she shared.
“It’s comfort knowing that he’s by my side and I’m by his side, and we’re doing this journey together.”
Charlie then observed: “Whilst you’re obviously passionate and want to make change, that, in itself, can’t be easy because you’re having to relive something that is deeply, deeply painful.”
Carly continued: “I’m reliving it every day. The thing is for me, I like to turn my pain into Jacob’s power. I’m saving people’s lives. Every day I show up, every day I get through my days. It’s not easy. I do have bad days, but at the end of the day, Jacob’s legacy is going to save people’s lives.”
Naga consoled the mother by concluding: “You’re entitled to as many bad days as you like, may I say.”
BBC Breakfast airs daily on BBC One at 6am
If you were affected by the issues raised in this story, organisations which can offer help include Child Bereavement UK and Sue Ryder