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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sian Harrison

Archie Battersbee’s parents lose Supreme Court bid to delay treatment withdrawal

PA Media

The mother of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee said that his life support will be withdrawn at 11am on Wednesday after the family lost a Supreme Court bid to continue his treatment.

Archie has spent four months in a coma being kept alive by ventilation after being found unconscious at home in Southend, Essex, on 7 April.

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