A 12-year-old boy who had been subject to years of abuse from school bullies who told him 'do us all a favour and slit your wrists' was found hanged at his home. Riley Hadley from Sidmouth, Devon, was home schooled following the bullying and had been upset when his mother talked to him about returning to school, an inquest heard today. His mother Alison Holmes said that in recent months Riley was questioning his sexuality and 'he might prefer boys'. His mother said he was 'a gentle, caring boy who struggled with large groups of individuals'. Riley's mother returned to their home in Sidmouth, Devon, after work and found him hanging in his room.

Source: Daily Mail May 19, 2021 21:36 UTC