Schoolboy, 12, found dead after ‘taking his own life’ at home after being ‘targeted by bullies’
A TRAGIC 12-year-old boy took his own life after being targeted by “nasty bullies”, a devastated family friend says. Mason Warwick was rushed to hospital from his home in Brighton on Thursday night but sadly couldn’t be saved. Police are not treating his death as suspicious and a cause of death hasn’t been confirmed. A […]
A TRAGIC 12-year-old boy took his own life after being targeted by “nasty bullies”, a devastated family friend says.
Mason Warwick was rushed to hospital from his home in Brighton on Thursday night but sadly couldn’t be saved.
Police are not treating his death as suspicious and a cause of death hasn’t been confirmed.
A GoFundMe page launched to help Mason’s heartbroken family claims the 12-year-old “took his own life” after being bullied.
A family friend said: “As most of you know this beautiful little boy Mason took his own life on Thursday night due to nasty bullies.
“He was such a loving caring young man with a heart of gold.
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“His parents are struggling with the loss off their little prince as you can imagine and would love anyone to help raise a bit of money to help them at this sad time.
“Money won’t bring that precious boy home but will help the family a little. Rip Mason.”
Tributes have flooded in for Mason as devastating news of his death spread.
His mum Kelly and dad Daniel said: “He was our amazing special angel”.
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While another family member added: “He was the loveliest sweetest boy.
“He was happy-go-lucky, really polite, and loved by everybody.
“You couldn’t’ ask for a better kid.”
Varndean High School, where Mason was a Year 8 pupil, said support would be made available for students, staff and families struggling after his tragic death.
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Headteacher William Deighan added: “This is devastating news.
“The death of a child reminds us just how precious our children are and it will be very important to hold and support them in the next few days and weeks.
“Our focus as a school at the moment is on supporting the family, our students and staff at this exceptionally difficult time.”
If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans on (free) 116123