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Holly Evans

Five year-old boy’s family accuse hospital staff of ‘laughing’ as his life support machine was turned off

Muhammad Ayaan Haroon died at Sheffield Children’s Hospital - (PA)

The family of a five-year-old boy who accused hospital staff of laughing nearby as their son was removed from life support have criticised an investigation into his death after a “catalogue of errors” in his care.

Muhammad Ayaan Haroon, who was known as Ayaan, died on 13 March 2023 at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, eight days after he was admitted with breathing problems.

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