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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Russell

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

PA Media

A coroner said he has seen no evidence that Archie Battersbee was taking part in an online blackout challenge, as an inquest heard that police have found messages on the 12-year-old’s phone reflecting “very low mood”.

Archie’s life support was withdrawn on August 6 after his parents Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee failed in bids to overturn a High Court ruling that doctors could lawfully do so.

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