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09/06/2015
Funeral Of Schoolboy Who 'Took His Own Life' To Take Place
The funeral of a schoolboy who took his own life after being tricked into posting images on a social networking site is to take place in County Tyrone today, 09 June.
Ronan Hughes, 17, from the Coole Road area in Coalisland died on Friday 5 June.
His funeral is to take place at Clonoe Parish Church.
The police have launched an investigation and also issued a warning to young people over safe internet use.
Mid-Ulster District police commander Superintendent Mike Baird said: "If anyone has experienced anything of a similar nature or has received any inappropriate images or links, it is important that they contact the police or tell a trusted adult. By doing this you will be helping prevent further such incidents. You will not get into trouble.
"We all deserve to be able to use the internet to learn, explore and connect with each other. But all of us need to be aware of the risks involved in doing so, especially on social media."
(CD)
Ronan Hughes, 17, from the Coole Road area in Coalisland died on Friday 5 June.
His funeral is to take place at Clonoe Parish Church.
The police have launched an investigation and also issued a warning to young people over safe internet use.
Mid-Ulster District police commander Superintendent Mike Baird said: "If anyone has experienced anything of a similar nature or has received any inappropriate images or links, it is important that they contact the police or tell a trusted adult. By doing this you will be helping prevent further such incidents. You will not get into trouble.
"We all deserve to be able to use the internet to learn, explore and connect with each other. But all of us need to be aware of the risks involved in doing so, especially on social media."
(CD)
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