My mate has a mk7 escort 5 door, the child lock was on n the outside door handle broke as i tried too open it so now his doin his best to make me feel bad

n e one got n e suggestions on how i can get the door open, the inside handle did work when the childlock wasn't on n i've tried to slip a thin ruler between the door seal to push the child lock button over but is like finding a needle in a haystack, n e suggestions would be much appreciated cheer's