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 Archie died on August 6 when his life support was withdrawn following a long and protracted legal battle […]
3 years ago
“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 […]
3 years ago
A series of last-minute appeals were rejected this week 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 His family have been spending their final hours with the 12-year-old after being told his life support would be withdrawn on Saturday morning.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 […]
3 years ago
Warning: This content will be seen as triggering and upsetting to many. Our thoughts are with Archie Battersbee’s family. They have been fighting so hard to keep their little boy alive, even looking to take their case to the European court of human rights (ECHR). However, according to the Daily Mail, the Battersbee family have […]
3 years ago