direct to your inboxA teenager with a 'history of severe self-harm' has died in a mental health unit.Charlie Millers - a 'kind, caring lad' - was found unresponsive in his room at in the adolescent wing of Prestwich Hospital.His mother wants to know why he was alone at the time.
He had previously had one-to-one monitoring because of his history of self-harm and attempts on his own life.An inquest is due to be held into the 17-year-old's death, at which a coroner will explore the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Charlie was found unresponsive by staff some time after 10pm on December 2, his mother told the Manchester Evening News. He was given CPR at the scene and later put on a life support machine, but died a week ago, on December 7..
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