The mother of a tragic 12-year-old schoolgirl says her daughter's life was blighted by bullies before her death. Charley Patterson was found dead on October 1 after months of suffering serious mental health problems, which her family believe were linked to the severe bullying they say she suffered at school.
Mum Jay Patterson, from Northumberland, is now determined no more children will suffer as her daughter did and wants to create a legacy for the Cramlington schoolgirl.
Jay described Charley as a bright, caring, funny girl, who loved animals and wanted nothing more than to become a zookeeper.
But despite her "remarkable" personality, her mum says she was severely bullied with with groups "ganging up on her", reports Chronicle Live.
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