Jordan and Peter Andre have pulled out of a charity ball following the discovery of a plot to kidnap one of their children.

The pair had originally planned to attend a party in Staffordshire in aid of autistic children, hosted by Phones 4U executive John Caudwell.

A spokesman for Mr Caudwell said that the couple blamed "difficulties they have going on" for their decision.

A friend of Jordan's told The Sun, "She's devastated she's not going to the ball but she remains very committed to the charity."