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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Matt Mathers and Jane Dalton

Archie Battersbee died as result of prank or experiment gone wrong, coroner rules

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Archie Battersbee died as a result of an accident during a “prank or experiment that went wrong”, a coroner has ruled.

The 12-year-old’s life support was withdrawn last August, months after he was found unconscious with a ligature around his neck at home in Southend, Essex, on 7 April. His family believe he had been taking part in a dangerous online challenge.

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