A woman with dementia told her son she had been raped at a care home, a trial jury has heard.
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A 14-year-old boy with an 'infectious smile' who was found dead may not have intended to end his life, an inquest has heard.
Alfie James Watson, who had 'struggled with his mental health', was tragically found on February 25 and rushed to hospital. His brain injuries were so severe that he died at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital two days later.
An inquest at Blackburn Old Town Hall on Wednesday (June 7) heard evidence from Alfie's parents, who said he had seemed otherwise happy in the days leading up to his death. He had become upset the night before he was found injured but the reason was unknown, LancsLive reports.
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His mum, Sophia Truesdale, said Alfie had 'struggled with his mental health' but did not believe he had intended to end his life and said he would never hurt himself 'in a million years' .
She added that he was looking forward to going on holiday, while his father Andrew Watson also spoke of making plans with him.
On the day he was found, he had discussed being angry and upset, Coroner Mr Richard Taylor explained. A police investigation found no evidence of suspicious circumstances or third party involvement.
A statement from a consultant paediatrician who treated Alfie explained he had suffered a cardiac arrest and although he was resuscitated, his brain injuries were too significant.
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A woman with dementia told her son she had been raped at a care home, a trial jury has heard.
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