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Bolton Woman, 20, Dies After Night Out as Police and Coroner Investigate

Her mother reports nitrous oxide use, with a petition for tighter controls now in motion.

Overview

  • Amy Louise Leonard died on October 2 after being taken to hospital following a night out in Bolton.
  • Her family says she told her mother she had used nitrous oxide, and doctors found blood clots on her heart and lungs.
  • Greater Manchester Police and the coronial service are investigating, and the official cause remains unconfirmed pending findings.
  • The family is preparing a Parliamentary petition seeking stronger controls and national awareness efforts on nitrous oxide misuse, calling for tougher enforcement and the removal of canisters from streets.
  • Relatives have launched a GoFundMe for funeral costs and note Amy had a prior ankle injury, recent dizziness, and mental-health struggles, and she worked as a makeup artist.