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Dan Warburton & Naina Bhardwaj

Mum speaks out as young boy left clinging to life after taking part in viral online game

A mum of a 12-year-old boy who was left clinging on to life after taking part in a viral social media challenge has spoken out.

Archie Battersbee's family believe he may have taken part in the 'blackout challenge' after discovering a ligature over his head.

The schoolboy spent eight weeks in an induced coma with medics telling his parents that it is "highly likely" that he is brain dead.

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