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Boy, 11, Dies In Bedroom Just Minutes After Being Sent Upstairs By Parents

Boy, 11, Dies In Bedroom Just Minutes After Being Sent Upstairs By Parents

He was found unconscious.

Sian Broderick

Sian Broderick

An 11-year-old boy died in his bedroom just five minutes after being sent upstairs for arguing with his parents.

Leon Carlisle, from Belfast, Northern Ireland, was found unconscious in room. However, the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.

His family have been left devastated by his shock death and made it clear he was a happy young lad who 'loved life'.

His dad told BelfastLive: "It feels like I've woken up to a nightmare.

"Leon was sent to his room for arguing with his parents over dinner like any other child does.

"This was an 11-year-old child having a tantrum over his dinner, trying to win an argument with his parents, and not understanding the consequences of his actions.

"He wasn't depressed, he loved life and he wasn't being bullied. He had loads of friends and loved getting out to play.

"What he did was an accident and happened in the space of five minutes."

His mum Lisa, added: "He loved life so much. His death was a terrible accident which we can't go back from."

The youngster's school, St. May's CBGS Belfast, posted a messaged on Facebook and paid tribute to the 'popular' Year 8 student.

Incredibly sad. Our thoughts are with the young lad's family.

Featured image credit: St. May's CBGS Belfast

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