Evelin Chacko died in July 2020
An inquest into the death of a tragic 16-year-old found in the woods while under the care of Royal Bolton Hospital will explore whether she should have been detained under the Mental Health Act.
A pre-inquest review at Bolton Coroners' Court on Wednesday was told she had a history of self-harm and suicidal thoughts. She had previously taken an overdose and attempted to fashion a ligature. The court heard she was on a ward for elderly patients with complex needs, rather than a mental health unit. Lawyers representing Evelin's family told the court there was 'real and imminent risk' her mental ill-health put her in danger. She was found hanged after leaving the ward at 2pm.
Mr Illingworth claimed there was plan in place to detain Evelin under the Mental Health Act if she tried to 'abscond'. "There were plans to section Evelin if she tried to leave the ward and if she did leave," he added. But he said there was evidence of her 'coming and going as she pleased', often for 'hours at a time'.
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