Leah had battled mental health issues and had felt “anxious, isolated and alone”

A 14-year-old girl died after taking an overdose of pills. and leaving a note on her iPhone . Leah Bishop, from Lydd-on-Sea, Kent, was found dead in her bedroom after overdosing on prescription medication, but said she would be 'waking up in hospital'.

A two-day inquest heard it may have been a cry for help. In a final message to her best friend, Leah wrote: “I’ve done something bad. I’m scared.” The inquest heard she had battled mental health issues and had felt “anxious, isolated and alone” at the Marsh Academy before being withdrawn to be home-schooled.

While noting doubts expressed by police about whether Leah intended to take her own life, a coroner ruled her death a suicide. Speaking after the inqu

See Full Page