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In a tragic incident, 14-year-old Benn Curran-Nicholls died after eating poisonous yew tree berries during a walk with his father in Fletcher Moss Park, Didsbury. An inquest into his death has revealed the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event, which occurred on September 18, 2022.
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Benn, who had severe autism, was on one of his regular therapeutic walks with his father when he climbed a yew tree, a common activity he enjoyed. Unaware of the risks, he ingested some of the tree’s berries. After returning home, he collapsed and was rushed to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. Despite several hours of treatment, Benn sadly passed away in the early hours of September 19.
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