It's every parent's worst nightmare - it doesn't happen

Richard Rice

Mr Rice told the BBC: "If somebody wants to snatch a baby, snatch a car, snatch whatever and they're determined enough, they'll do it no matter what security you've got in place."

On Tuesday morning, the chief executive of the Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Trust, Paul Farenden, admitted CCTV cameras were not working at Wordsley.

He also promised a thorough review of security and announced extra security guards have been positioned on the maternity ward since Elizabeth was taken.

But Mr Rice was just happy to have both his daughters at home after such a traumatic eight hours on Monday.

He said: "It's every parent's worst nightmare. It doesn't happen.

Richard Rice is 'delighted' to have Elizabeth back

"I couldn't tell you the last incident of someone taking a baby from a hospital, but it's not an everyday occurrence.

"I'm sure that's why it's just a total shock because it's the last thing you expect.

"When you do hear of it, you initially think that it's somebody else's child because it's not going happen to you, of course it's not."

Both parents are overjoyed at having a complete family once again.

Mr Rice said: "It's like winning the lottery knowing she's there and you can see her crying and everyone is telling you it's alright."

Earlier, the couple released a statement through their solicitor thanking the public for helping to find Elizabeth.

The baby has been checked over by doctors prior to being allowed home and is in perfect health.

Three other people, two men and a woman, also questioned over the snatch, have been released by police without charge.