The Latest Breaking News from Archie Battersbee

The 12-year-old has been in a coma since he was found unconscious by his mother in April.

Parents Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee had until 9am this morning to make an application to the European Court of Human Rights - Archie Battersbee has been in a coma since April

The parents of the 12-year-old, have lost a Supreme Court bid to delay the withdrawal of his life-sustaining treatment pending a review of his case by a UN committee.Archie Battersbee’s mother, Hollie Dance, has said she and Archie’s father are “extremely disappointed” with the Supreme Court’s decision.Ms Dance also confirmed…

Sky News reports that the 12-year-old’s mum Hollie Dance confirmed the heartbreaking update after losing a Supreme Court bid to block the withdrawal of his life-support.

Archie Battersbee's parents lost a Supreme Court bid to block the withdrawal of their son's life-sustaining treatment

"The justices have great sympathy with the plight of Archie’s devoted parents who face a circumstance that is every parent’s nightmare," a statement from the court said

'The panel reaches this conclusion with a heavy heart and wishes to extend its deep sympathy to Archie’s parents at this very sad time'

A panel of three justices refused to grant permission to appeal against a Court of Appeal ruling, saying it was the ‘correct decision’.

The 12-year-old has been in a coma since he was found unconscious by his mum in April