Archie Battersbee is a 12-year-old boy of Southend in Essex lost consciousness after an incident at his home on April 7 and his brain was damaged.
The boy’s mother said she saw him unconscious with a ligature in her head and believed he was taking part in some kind of internet challenge. Archie has not regained consciousness since being admitted to a hospital in East London.
Why is Archie Battersbee in coma?
Archie has been in a coma since April, when he was found at home by his mother with a ligature near his head.
Specialists say Archie is brain-stem dead. He is being kept alive by medical interventions, including ventilation and drug treatments.
How long has Archie Battersbee been in coma?
Archie has been in a coma since suffering a catastrophic brain injury on 7 April.
Where is Archie Battersbee today?
Archie is transferred to The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel where he has been treated ever since.
The NHS trust that runs the Royal London starts High Court proceedings asking for Archie to undergo brain stem testing.
