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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

Archie Battersbee: What is the dangerous social media ‘blackout’ challenge?

PA Media

Archie Battersbee was allegedly taking part in a dangerous social media trend called the “blackout challenge” before his mother found him unconscious at their family home in April.

The 12-year-old‘s parents have now sought permission to move the child from the Royal London Hospital to a hospice, as he has been on life support since April.

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