‘Model student’ 17, who died from ‘asphyxiation’ after being found unresponsive at home had been Googling how to end his own life, inquest hears
- Police found ‘searches that were concerning’ on Hassan’s internet history
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A ‘model student’ died in hospital after Googling how to take his own life, an inquest has heard.
Hassan Hussain, 17, from Bradford, West Yorkshire, was discovered lying unconscious by his brother on September 7 and despite efforts to save him, he died in hospital the next day from ‘asphyxiation’.
An investigation launched by West Yorkshire Police found Hassan had been conducting internet searches on ways to commit suicide.
From August 24, ‘there were searches that were concerning’, said PC Abigail Griffiths.
Hassan Hussain, 17, from Bradford, West Yorkshire, was discovered lying unconscious by his brother on September 7
Hassan, 17, was described as a ‘model student’
‘It appears Hassan was searching ways to harm himself.’
The inquest heard the teenager had no history of self-harm or documented mental health problems.
Speaking at the inquest, Hassan’s brother described how he discovered his brother lying unresponsive on the floor of the family’s front room.
After hearing a noise downstairs, he went to check on his brother who he found lying on the floor.
After phoning the ambulance service, he gave his brother CPR until paramedics arrived on scene at Maidstone Street, Bradford, and took over.
His brother described Hassan as a ‘generally quiet person’, YorkshireLive reported.
His brother also said he couldn’t see his brother committing suicide, adding: ‘there were no signs that Hassan would do something to harm himself.’
His brother described Hassan (pictured) as a ‘generally quiet person’ who would not have meant to harm himself
Senior coroner Martin Fleming said Hassan had been described as a ‘model student’ who had an ‘excellent attitude to learning with a brilliant work ethic.’
Mr Fleming said there was evidence that Hassan was an ‘A* student.’
The youngster was described as a much-loved son, brother and friend whose death had devastated his family.
He added that there was evidence Hassan had been researching ‘aspects of taking a life but not necessarily his life’.
Despite suggestions that he may have viewed a ‘toxic’ online video that had been circulating, the coroner said there was no evidence to support this.
Mr Fleming said there was ‘no suggestion’ that the teenager had told anyone that he was experiencing ‘dark thoughts’, adding: ‘It may have been a cry for help or attention seeking.’
In a narrative conclusion, Mr Fleming said Hassan’s intention ‘remains unclear’.
He told the family: ‘He did have so much promise ahead of him. It is a desperately sad inquest.’
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