A mysterious figure known only as the Stockport Spiderman has been cheering up isolated children in the Greater Manchester borough.
Spiderman goes out for an hour each day — even superheroes need to take their government-sanctioned exercise — and visits a different neighbourhood to bring joy to children.
Parents can request a visit to their street, on the condition their offspring stay indoors and wave from their windows.
Here is a video from the Stocky Spidy himself explaining the rules of his engagement.