A Chinese couple with 7 daughters have allegedly spent more than 90 000 yuan (£ 10 345) buying a son from strangers in order to carry on family name.

Mr and Mrs Chen had been married for many years and were desperate for a son largely due to their traditional mindset.

The baby boy just over a month old was abducted and sold to the couple, although the couple claimed that were not aware of that fact. They have however been prosecuted and sentenced.