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Inquest Finds False, Online‑Embellished Claim Preceded 14‑Year‑Old Kai Lloyd’s Death

The coroner deferred a possible prevention report pending details of police changes for handling people with ADHD.

Overview

  • Senior coroner John Gittins recorded a narrative conclusion that unsubstantiated allegations were embellished and exaggerated on social media.
  • North Wales Police told the hearing the property at the centre of the claim was not stolen, and Kai was questioned on November 11 then released under investigation.
  • The inquest found no evidence that actions or omissions by any agency caused or contributed to his death, and it was not possible to determine intent.
  • Family and school reported no behavioural concerns in the days before his death, as bullying and community rumours followed the widely shared claim.
  • A decision on a Prevention of Future Deaths report was delayed while the force provides information on procedural changes for dealing with people with ADHD.