NHS finds bed for suicidal teenage girl after judge warns authorities could have “blood on their han
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Girl will be given “safe and appropriate care” after extraordinary intervention by High Court judge.
By Lizzie Dearden, Home Affairs Correspondent
The NHS says it has found a safe bed for a suicidal teenage girl after a senior judge warned that authorities would have “blood on our hands” if she was forced out of a secure unit.
The girl, known only as X to protect her identity, has made “determined” attempts to kill herself since being detained shortly before her 17th birthday...
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