Bereaved Lancaster mum’s social media warning after son’s death

She said: “[They] really need to do more before this happens to any other people.

“I don’t want anyone else to suffer like this, because it’s awful.

“It has left a huge hole, not only in our family but in our hearts as well.”

Mrs Gracie said she wanted to make sure children – who “think they’re invincible” – were aware of activities that were apparently encouraged on social media

“They don’t know the consequences and unfortunately my Tommie-lee didn’t,” she said.

Tommie-lee’s older sister, Crystal, said she has seen similar content and she has reported it online.

She said she and her brother, who wanted to be a footballer, were very close.

“We did everything together,” she said.

An inquest into Tommie-lee’s death has been delayed to allow further investigations.

A 25-year-old man from Lancaster arrested over allegations of child cruelty and neglect remains on bail, Lancashire Police said.