An inquest is examining the tragic death of much-loved Luke Howe
A much-loved 14 year-old boy with severe learning difficulties and a 'strong attraction' to water drowned in a river after he ran off from his grandparents' house, an inquest heard.
Witnesses who drove past Luke reported seeing him running along nearby roads in the area with his school uniform on. Sadly, the inquest heard his body was found in the River Bollin by a police diver the next day. "Running off and escaping continued to be a strong impulse for him," said Mr Howe. He said his son's conditions made him impulsive with a lack of fear and said he often got into dangerous situations without even realising it.
"He managed to make me smile even when we were in hospital. Luke was a real character who was well known in the area. He hated staying in the house. He liked going camping and on holidays together. Luke loved spending time with both sets of his grandparents. He was a very cuddly boy. He was really a very loving person.
The inquest heard Luke was reviewed by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service every three months and had a carer. He was also prescribed a range of medication. The inquest heard the family believed his care package was due to be increased at the end of the January.
Sale Hale And Hale Barns Courts
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Luke Humphries ends Luke Littler's record-breaking run before winning Czech Darts Open titleLuke Humphries ended Luke Littler’s record-breaking run at the Czech Darts Open before thrashing Kim Huybrechts in the final to win the event for a second time.
Read more »
Leeds United-mad Luke Humphries beats Luke Littler before winning Czech OpenLuke Humphries has been in outstanding form in 2024
Read more »
European Championship darts 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Luke Littler vs Andrew Gilding TONGIHT, Luke Humphries in...DARTS is back in a BIG way as the world’s best take to the oche for the European Championship 2024 in Germany. Michael van Gerwen has sailed through to the next round after thrashing Gabriel …
Read more »
Players Championship Finals draw: Luke Littler to play Rob Cross as Luke Humphries faces Gabriel ClemensLuke Littler faces another head-to-head showdown with Rob Cross after the pair were drawn together in the opening round of the Players Championship Finals.
Read more »
Sweden announce Newcastle United player withdraws from squad and Eddie Howe gives Anthony Gordon updateThe Mag
Read more »
Eddie Howe reflects after Newcastle United outclass Nottingham ForestThe Mag
Read more »