The inquest into the death of schoolgirl Semina Halliwell has come to an end

The inquest into the death of schoolgirl Semina Halliwell has come to an end, with a conclusion described by her grieving mum as "enormously dissatisfying". Rachel Halliwell said her daughter was "betrayed by those responsible to help protect her". Semina, 12, from Southport, died at Alder Hey Children's Hospital on June 12 2021, three days after taking an overdose of prescription tablets. An inquest heard that the year seven Stanley High School pupil had suffered from months of bullying and harassment after allegedly being sexually abused by a boy in January 2021. On the night of June 8 - one day before Semina was due to give a video interview about the alleged rape - Merseyside Police were once again called to the family home. At around 12am on June 9, Semina went upstairs, saying she had "had enough". She then made a number of videos of herself crying and miming to songs on her phone, followed by a video of what appeared to be empty pill packets on her bed. She was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital, where she died on June 12 2021. Her inquest resumed at Bootle Town Hall today, February 12, where coroner Johanna Thompson declined to engage Article 2, the right to life - which is used when someone dies in custody, or when a state body, such as a council or NHS Trust, is thought to have failed to protect someone under their care. In her evidence, Semina's mum Rachel Halliwell said police attending their home on March 28, 2021 had behaved "unprofessionally", telling her daughter "it's going to take 18 months to two years to go to court, and do you really want it hanging over your head?" and "it's your word against his". #news #inquest #news #semina #seminahalliwell #southport Subscribe: https://bit.ly/38qFsLg Website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/ Facebook:   / theliverpoolecho   Twitter:   / livechonews   Instagram:   / liverpoolecho   TikTok:   / liverpoolecho   Do you have a great video, picture or story? If so, get in touch with us via WhatsApp on 07831256877. LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE