Archie Battersbee

Sebastian, 12, who died in Castleford, West Yorkshire, on Friday, June 27, after taking part in an online challenge

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Maia Walsh 13, who was found dead at her home in Hertford, Hertfordshire on October 6, 2022. A pre-inquest review into her death heard she posted a comment on TikTok saying "I don't think I'll live past 14" in the months before her death

TikTok to be focus of inquest into teen's death

Ellen Roome with son Jools Sweeney. Credit: Ellen Roome

Exclusive Instagram apologises for ‘ignoring’ data requests from grieving mum

Left, Lisa Kenevan with her son Isaac, and right Hollie Dance, with son Archie. Credit: Lisa Kenevan/Hollie Dance/Kim Mogg/Adobe

Exclusive Grieving parents hit out at TikTok over ‘danger’ challenges

Keir Starmer meets Esther Ghey, the mother of murdered teen Brianna, in Parliament. Credit: Labour

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After NationalWorld's coverage, TikTok removed the dangerous challenge videos which Lisa had reported.

Exclusive TikTok backs down on danger videos

NationalWorld.com front page 22 January. Credit: Kim Mogg

Exclusive Grieving mum slams TikTok over kids' dares

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Exclusive Mum worried new law will leave Archie Battersbee TikToks a mystery

The Bereaved Families for Online Safety after the Online Safety Act was passed, with Baroness Beeban Kidron (centre). They now say the government wants to water down those measures. Credit: 5Rights Foundation

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Doctor warns against taking part in 'dangerous' TikTok scarf game that killed teen.

Teenage girl died after taking part in TikTok scarf challenge

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The mother of Archie Battersbee said she has received a barrage of online abuse including death threats, and that a noose was left on her son’s grave.

‘No evidence’ Archie Battersbee did ‘blackout challenge’ - inquest

The mother of Archie Battersbee said she has received a barrage of online abuse including death threats, and that a noose was left on her son’s grave.

Archie Battersbee’s mum tells of death threats and noose on his grave

Archie Battersbee’s family and hundreds of mourners attended his funeral (Images: PA)

Applause breaks out at Archie’s funeral as mum pays tribute

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Blackout Challenge videos: what is the social media and TikTok trend?

Leon Brown, whose mum claims he died after taking part in a viral TikTok trend called the blackout challenge. Credit: GoFundMe

Tragic teen dies after allegedly doing viral ‘blackout challenge’
Devastated mum Lauryn Keating said her son Leon Brown died after attempting the blackout challenge which he’d seen on TikTok.
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His family said they "want something good to come out of this tragedy" as they vowed to call for "change"

Archie Battersbee: mum reveals final words before end of life support

A High Court ruling said Archie Battersbee would never recover from a coma (Photo: PA)

Archie Battersbee ‘fought right until the very end’, mum says

The family of Archie Battersbee - a 12-year-old boy at the centre of a life-support treatment dispute - will launch an appeal today (20 June) after a High Court judge ruled that the youngster is dead (PA)

Why judges ruled that doctors can stop treating Archie Battersbee

A High Court ruling said Archie Battersbee would never recover from a coma (Photo: PA)

Archie Battersbee’s case to be reconsidered at the High Court

The family of Archie Battersbee - a 12-year-old boy at the centre of a life-support treatment dispute - will launch an appeal today (20 June) after a High Court judge ruled that the youngster is dead (PA)

Live Archie Battersbee’s family win right to appeal against court ruling

A High Court ruling said Archie Battersbee would never recover from a coma (Photo: PA)

Mum of ‘brain dead’ boy whispers sweet words after life support ruling

The High Court has ruled life support should end for Archie Battersbee (Credit: PA / family handouts)

Archie Battersbee: judge rules life support should stop

Hollie Dance, mum of Archie Battersbee speaking on This Morning to Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield

Holly Willoughby fights back tears as mum tells of fight for son

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