A 12-year-old schoolgirl who reportedly took her own life after being targeted by bullies on Snapchat was found dead by her own mother, an inquest has heard. Amelia Bath's died in her family home in Walberton, West Sussex, on the morning of March 6. The evening before her death Amelia had eaten a fish and chips supper at her grandparents where she was reportedly laughing and joking. The inquest opening at West Sussex Coroner's Court in Horsham heard the provisional cause of her death was hanging. Interested parties in the case include Sussex Police, West Sussex County Council children's services, education services and Amelia's parents and grandfather.

Source: Daily Mail March 24, 2026 17:17 UTC