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A schoolboy from Sidmouth, Devon took his own life after questioning his sexuality and being bullied by classmates, an inquest has heard. Former Sidmouth Community College pupil Riley Hadley [12 years old] was called a "gentle, caring boy who struggled with large groups of individuals" at an inquest into his death at Exeter's County Hall today.<br> | A schoolboy from Sidmouth, Devon took his own life after questioning his sexuality and being bullied by classmates, an inquest has heard. Former Sidmouth Community College pupil Riley Hadley [12 years old] was called a "gentle, caring boy who struggled with large groups of individuals" at an inquest into his death at Exeter's County Hall today.<br> | ||
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According to Devon Live, Hadley - who was being homeschooled - was found hanged in his bedroom by his mother on 15 October 2019. It is believed his questioning his sexuality made him a target for bullies. Before his death, he reportedly became agitated after a return to school was discussed. "He was afraid to go to school and the local park in fear of being bullied"<br> | According to Devon Live, Hadley - who was being homeschooled - was found hanged in his bedroom by his mother on 15 October 2019. It is believed his questioning his sexuality made him a target for bullies. Before his death, he reportedly became agitated after a return to school was discussed. In a statement, Hadley's mother Alison Holmes said: "He was afraid to go to school and the local park in fear of being bullied."<br> | ||
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<i>source: Article 'Schoolboy, 12, took his own life after questioning his sexuality and being bullied'; attitude.co.uk/article/schoolboy-12-took-his-own-life-after-questioning-his-sexuality-and-being-bullied-1/25031/; Attitude.co.uk; 20 May 2021</i> | <i>source: Article 'Schoolboy, 12, took his own life after questioning his sexuality and being bullied'; attitude.co.uk/article/schoolboy-12-took-his-own-life-after-questioning-his-sexuality-and-being-bullied-1/25031/; Attitude.co.uk; 20 May 2021</i> | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:54, 20 May 2021
A schoolboy from Sidmouth, Devon took his own life after questioning his sexuality and being bullied by classmates, an inquest has heard. Former Sidmouth Community College pupil Riley Hadley [12 years old] was called a "gentle, caring boy who struggled with large groups of individuals" at an inquest into his death at Exeter's County Hall today.
According to Devon Live, Hadley - who was being homeschooled - was found hanged in his bedroom by his mother on 15 October 2019. It is believed his questioning his sexuality made him a target for bullies. Before his death, he reportedly became agitated after a return to school was discussed. In a statement, Hadley's mother Alison Holmes said: "He was afraid to go to school and the local park in fear of being bullied."
source: Article 'Schoolboy, 12, took his own life after questioning his sexuality and being bullied'; attitude.co.uk/article/schoolboy-12-took-his-own-life-after-questioning-his-sexuality-and-being-bullied-1/25031/; Attitude.co.uk; 20 May 2021