► Have you subscribed to 5 News?: http://bit.ly/5NewsSub ► He's the twelve year old boy who has been in hospital since he was found unconscious at home in April. Judges in the UK have ruled his life support can be switched off, but his parents have fought every step of the way. Today, just two hours before doctors were going to start withdrawing Archie's care, they took his … [Read more...]
Archie Battersbee: Bid to delay life support treatment being withdrawn fails
An application to delay the withdrawal of life-preserving treatment being provided to Archie Battersbee has failed. The Court of Appeal has granted a stay on the withdrawal of life support until midday Tuesday. #ArchieBattersbee #skynews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews … [Read more...]
Archie Battersbee: Family ‘deflated’ by ruling
The mother of Archie Battersbee says the family have been left "deflated" by a Court of Appeal decision to refuse to postpone the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment from the 12-year-old. Hollie Dance said she would fight the ruling and appeal to the Supreme Court. Doctors say Archie's brain stem is dead - treatment is due to be withdrawn on Tuesday at … [Read more...]
Archie Battersbee: Supreme Court rejects family’s appeal
The parents of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee have lost a Supreme Court bid to block the withdrawal of his life-sustaining treatment. #ArchieBattersbee #skynews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: … [Read more...]
Archie Battersbee’s family told his life support will be withdrawn
Archie Battersbee's family has been told his life support is due to be withdrawn. A spokesman with campaign group Christian Concern, which is supporting Archie's family, said: "All legal routes have been exhausted. "The family are devastated and are spending precious time with Archie." #ArchieBattersbee #SkyNews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: … [Read more...]
Archie Battersbee: A mother’s fight to save her son
Tributes have been paid to Archie Battersbee outside Barts Health Trust hospital in east London following the withdrawal of his life support. The mother of Archie, Holly Dance, pushed for her son to continue medical treatment - a legal battle that was ultimately unsuccessful. #ArchieBattersbee #SkyNews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: … [Read more...]
Archie Battersbee: Family hit out at Supreme Court decision
The parents of Archie Battersbee have spoken of their anger and heartbreak after the Supreme Court refused to block the withdrawal of his life-sustaining treatment. Medical experts say the 12-year-old is severely brain damaged and would not survive without the equipment that is keeping him alive. The country's top court dismissed the family's application to appeal against the … [Read more...]
12-year-old Archie Battersbee has died after having his life support withdrawn
The family of Archie Battersbee say he has died after his life support was withdrawn. One family member said: "There is nothing dignified about watching a family member or a child suffocate - no family should ever have to go through what we've been through." #ArchieBattersbee #SkyNews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow … [Read more...]
Court of Appeal rules Archie Battersbee must die in hospital
The Court of Appeal has backed a decision by the High Court that Archie Battersbee cannot be moved from hospital to a hospice to die. The family of the 12-year-old, who experts say is brain dead and will not survive without life-support treatment, had asked the courts to allow them to move him to a hospice. #ArchieBattersbee #SkyNews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for … [Read more...]