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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Sam Russell, PA & Simon Coyle

'No evidence' Archie Battersbee took part in online blackout challenge, coroner says

There was no evidence that Archie Battersbee was taking part in an online blackout challenge, a coroner has said.

Essex’s senior coroner Lincoln Brookes, presiding over a pre-inquest review hearing into the death of the 12-year-old said there was “no evidence at this stage to substantiate the concern”.

The inquest also heard that police found messages on the boy's phone reflecting 'very low mood'.

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