At least 65 children in England have needed life-saving surgery after swallowing magnets over the past three years. The news comes after 11-year-old Ellis Tripp was left fighting for his life after he swallowed several magnets last week. Doctors said he was the fifth youngster in just one week they have treated for swallowing magnets, reports his family. Her mum, Faye Elizabeth, said she had swallowed 15 of the tiny beads, according to the Liverpool Echo. Health officials have now stressed that the toys are dangerous and said their sale should be banned.

Source: Daily Mirror May 29, 2021 22:03 UTC