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Archie Battersbee died from prank that went wrong 'very quickly and very badly' - coroner concludes

The 12-year-old's parents said they would now be able to grieve as a family for the loss of the youngster

Wales Online · Feb 8, 2023

Archie Battersbee died in prank that went wrong, coroner concludes

Boy was found unconscious with a ligature over his head at home in Southend, Essex.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

‘No evidence’ Archie Battersbee did TikTok blackout challenge, coroner says

Pre-inquest hearing finds child did access platform but there was nothing to back mother’s fear that he took part in a challenge

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022

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

Archie’s life support was withdrawn on August 6.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022