The cost of love: Boy, 14, runs up £900 phone bill in just ONE MONTH speaking to his girlfriend

When Luke Armstrong got his first girlfriend it was understandable that he wanted to spend every possible moment talking to her.


But sadly Luke soon learned that love comes at a price -  £912 to be exact.
The 14-year-old left his mother Julie Muller stunned after running up the staggering amount in his phone bill for just one month.

Ms Muller, who says she has forgiven her son, has now called on mobile phone companies to prevent the problem by creating spending limits.

Luke, who goes to Oasis Academy in Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, went over his 300-minute allowance last month - increasing his bill from the usual £28 a month to more than £900.    More Read