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Archie Battersbee: No evidence of online challenge - coroner Archie Battersbee: No evidence of online challenge - coroner
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Archie's mother, Hollie Dance, says she has been subjected to "vile" online abuseArchie's mother, Hollie Dance, says she has been subjected to "vile" online abuse
A coroner has said he had seen no evidence that Archie Battersbee was taking part in an online challenge when he fatally injured himself. A coroner has said he has seen no evidence that Archie Battersbee was taking part in an online challenge when he fatally injured himself.
Archie, 12, died when his life support was withdrawn after his parents lost a legal battle about his care with the NHS hospital trust treating him. Archie, 12, from Southend, died when his life support was withdrawn following his parents' legal battle with the NHS hospital treating him.
His mother has said she believed he was injured after an online challenge.
A pre-inquest review heard Essex Police had found messages on his phone reflecting a "very low mood".A pre-inquest review heard Essex Police had found messages on his phone reflecting a "very low mood".
A full inquest into the Southend boy's death is to be held in February. A full inquest is to be held in Chelmsford on 7 February.
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