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Archie Battersbee: Inquest into death of boy at centre of life-support battle - OLD

The 12-year-old’s life support was withdrawn on August 6 2022 after his parents failed in bids to overturn a High Court ruling.

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‘It’s heartbreaking’: mother of Archie Battersbee says he was bullied online

Exclusive: Hollie Dance, who fought legal battle to stop her son’s life support being switched off, says he received threatening messages

The Guardian - UK

‘No evidence’ Archie Battersbee did TikTok blackout challenge, coroner says

Pre-inquest hearing finds child did access platform but there was nothing to back mother’s fear that he took part in a challenge

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Archie Battersbee coroner finds 'no evidence' that he tried 'blackout challenge'

An inquest into the 12-year-old's tragic death also heard that police have since found messages on the schoolboy's phone suggesting 'very low mood'.

Daily Record

'No evidence' Archie Battersbee took part in online blackout challenge, coroner says

A pre-inquest review hearing into the death of the 12-year-old said there was “no evidence at this stage to substantiate the concern”

Manchester Evening News

Archie Battersbee: Coroner sees 'no evidence' 12-year-old took part in online blackout challenge

An inquest heard that police have found messages on Archie’s phone reflecting “very low mood”

Wales Online

Archie Battersbee coroner says 'no evidence' schoolboy took part in 'blackout challenge'

Archie Battersbee, 12, died after his life support was withdrawn following a lengthy legal battle, with his mother believing he may have been taking part in an online challenge

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Coroner has seen ‘no evidence’ Archie Battersbee took part in online challenge

Archie’s life support was withdrawn on August 6.

The Independent UK

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In today’s newsletter: As Americans vote for senators, representatives and local officials, our Washington DC bureau chief explains why this contest is so important and how the balance of power might shift

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Archie Battersbee’s mum calls for coroner to examine role of TikTok in son's death

Archie Battersbee, 12, was at the centre of a High Court battle after he suffered catastrophic brain injuries at his home on April 7 before having his life support switched off in August

Daily Mirror

Archie Battersbee’s mother wants coroner to look at whether TikTok contributed to his death

Hollie Dance’s lawyers say matter is ‘of real and important public concern’

The Independent UK

Archie Battersbee’s mother asks coroner to examine role of TikTok in death

Exclusive: Hollie Dance believes 12-year-old was ‘influenced, persuaded or peer-pressured’ into taking part in online challenge

The Guardian - UK

Archie Battersbee's mum says noose was left on son's grave as she tells of death threats

Since Archie Battersbee's life support was withdrawn on August 6, his mum says she has suffered a barrage of abuse - including trolls leaving a noose on her son's grave

Daily Mirror

Archie Battersbee's mother hits back at trolls after being accused of birthday 'party' at son's grave

Hollie Dance said it comes after she was subjected to death threats and online abuse in the wake of her son's death

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The Independent UK

Archie Battersbee’s mother tells of death threats and noose on son’s grave

Hollie Dance said there has been severe trolling since May, including abuse on social media and ‘hanging ropes on the vigil tree’.

Daily Record

Archie Battersbee's mum faces backlash over 'birthday party' held at son's grave

Hollie Dance had put up a gazebo at her son's headstone so she could spend her birthday there on Friday.

Daily Mirror

Archie Battersbee's mum is trolled for birthday party at her son's grave

Hollie Dance put up a gazebo on Friday to spend her birthday at her 12-year-old son's grave - Archie Battersbee's life support was withdrawn on August 6 after a High Court legal battle

Manchester Evening News

Archie Battersbee's funeral sees tearful family gather to remember 'perfect' boy, 12, at centre of legal battle

Archie's life support was turned off in August after his family lost appeals to a High Court judge.

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Funeral held for 12-year-old Archie who was at centre of legal battle

Archie Battersbee’s funeral service featured videos of him singing and performing gymnastics.

Daily Record

Archie Battersbee's family say final goodbye at funeral after life support was removed

The youngster's body was carried into the church in a silver coffin with purple wreath, with mum Hollie Dance and dad Paul Battersbee leading the mourners.

The Independent UK

Archie Battersbee funeral: Hundreds of mourners attend service as 12-year-old boy laid to rest

Schoolboy died following legal battle over his life support treatment, after he was found unconscious at his home in Essex

Daily Mirror

Archie Battersbee's family say final goodbye at funeral in 'packed' church

The youngster's funeral is taking place at St Mary’s Church, Prittlewell in Southend-on-Sea with his mum Hollie Dance and dad Paul Battersbee leading the mourners

Daily Mirror

What happened to Archie Battersbee – and what was his cause of death?

Archie Battersbee tragically died at the age of 12 on August 6 after being in a coma since April. His funeral is today, with Brits across the country to pay their respects alongside the family

The Independent UK

Archie Battersbee funeral: Grieving family to lay 12 year-old to rest after losing legal fight

High Court judge ruled doctors could stop providing life-support treatment to schoolboy who suffered brain damage during what his mother believes was an online challenge

Evening Standard

Relatives remember 12-year-old Archie Battersbee at touching funeral service

A High Court judge ruled that doctors could lawfully stop providing life-support treatment to Archie, who suffered brain damage at home.

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