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A mum has told how she watched her 13-year-old girl 'disappear' after being struck down with anorexia - which saw her survive on just 250 calories a day

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A 13-year-old girl battling anorexia has told how she survived on just 250 calories a day after feeling pressure 'to be the prettiest and thinnest' girl at secondary school.

Aliya Riaz began losing weight at a dramatic rate after suffering years of bullying in junior school when she was at her heaviest. She was diagnosed with the disorder a year ago and has spent five of the past 12 months in hospitals and treatment centres.

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