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One of Britain’s shortest men has become a father for the first time and is “blown away” by his “perfect” new daughter.

It is the latest giant step for James Lusted, who is just 3ft 7in and had to climb a step-ladder to marry his wife Chloe, who is 5ft 8in.

Two-and-a-half years after their wedding, James, 30, and teacher Chloe, 25, have welcomed the birth of daughter Olivia Nevaeh.

Proud James said: “Holding my daughter in my arms is definitely in the top two of the best things I’ve ever done. Marrying Chloe was the other best day of my life.

“There are no words to describe the love we feel for Olivia. We are both overwhelmed by emotion and have never felt love like this before.”

He added: “When Olivia was first born, I was just blown away by it all. I can’t really describe the moment in words.

(Image: Daily Post Wales) (Image: Daily Post Wales)

“When the nurses placed her in my arms, I’d have died for them both – that’s all I can say. We are both utterly smitten.”

Olivia – who arrived weighing a healthy 8lb 3oz – was allowed home with mum and dad in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, just 24 hours after the birth.

James was born with a type of genetic dwarfism called diastrophic dysplasia.

His daughter does not have the condition.

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James said: “We’d love more children in the future, but, for now, we are just fine and are enjoying every moment with Olivia.

“Being her dad is the best feeling ever.”

James – who is also a Conservative councillor – is currently rehearsing for a role in the Wizard of Oz with Linda Lusardi where he is playing the wizard.