No evidence Archie Battersbee was taking part in online challenge, coroner says
Police found messages on his phone reflecting a ‘very low mood’ A coroner has said that there is no evidence to suggest that Archie Battersbee was taking part in an online challenge when he fatally injured himself. Archie died on August 6th when his life support was withdrawn following his family’s long and protracted legal […]
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Archie Battersbee’s mum shuts down backlash over graveside party
She said people have accused her of having a party at the cemetery. Archie Battersbee’s mum has addressed the backlash she faced after having ‘a party’ at her son’s graveside. She explained that she wanted to be close to her son on her birthday, but the public slated her for the decision. The mum shut […]
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Archie Battersbee’s mum calls for bans on dangerous online challenges
“The people – they’re often adults, not children – who are demonstrating these challenges are sick.” The mother of Archie Battersbee has called for more regulation of dangerous online challenges following the death of her son last month. 12-year-old Archie suffered brain damage after allegedly copying the so-called Blackout challenge, in which users are encouraged […]
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Archie Battersbee’s mother issues warning about TikTok challenges
Her son Archie Battersbee died after attempting an online challenge. Following the heartbreaking death of her son Archie Battersbee, Hollie Dance has spoken out against harmful TikTok challenges. The heartbroken mum said her son would still be here if it wasn’t for the dangerous challenge he tried. The mum has advised parents to talk to […]
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Archie Battersbee’s mum speaks out after 12-year-old son’s death
Keeping his parents in our thoughts. Archie Battersbee has passed away after multiple attempts to postpone the withdrawal of his life support were rejected this week. His family have been spending their final hours with the 12-year-old after being told his life support would be withdrawn on Saturday morning. His mother stood outside the hospital […]
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Archie Battersbee’s mum says she feels “let down” by justice system
Archie Battersbee has been unconscious since April. Archie Battersbee’s mum says she feels let down by the justice system. The mum has been tirelessly fighting for her son’s life support to be kept on, despite doctors declaring her 12-year-old brian-stem dead. Archie was found unconscious at their home in Essex in April but has not […]
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